​Community Invited to Learn More About the Project and Provide Feedback 

(April 1, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) will host a public open house, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at New Windsor Fire Hall, 101 High Street, New Windsor, to present design details and gather feedback for the MD 31 (High Street/Main Street/New Windsor Road) sidewalk improvement project in the New Windsor area of Carroll County. 

The purpose of the project is to improve pedestrian connectivity and accessibility along MD 31 from the intersection of Lambert Avenue to east of Church Street. The project is fully funded for design and construction. The design phase is expected to reach 100% completion by the end of this year, and construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2027. For more information, visit the MD 31 Sidewalk Improvement Project Portal page. 

MD 31 New Windsor map of project limits and meeting location​

The public open house is an opportunity for residents and commuters to learn more about the project and view the design details. Attendees may arrive any time during the open house to view maps and displays, speak with SHA representatives and provide feedback. There will be no formal presentation. Project materials will also be available online after the open house on the Project Portal page.  

Those requiring assistance to participate in the open house, such as those seeking an interpreter for hearing/speech difficulties or assistance with the English language, may email [email protected] before the event. Please indicate the desired language in the subject line. Maryland Relay Service can assist teletype users at 7-1-1.  

Questions about the open house or general inquiries can be directed to Project Manager Marie-France Guiteau at [email protected] or Community Relations Manager Holly Pearl at [email protected]. 

This project is consistent with the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Serious About Safety initiative, a department-wide commitment to advance improvements that drive safety goals and save lives.