
MD 170 sign
Right Lane Closure Scheduled to Begin in November south of Amtrak Way
(October 29, 2026) - The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is advising travelers of an upcoming drainage repair project along southbound MD 170 (Aviation Boulevard) south of Amtrak Way, starting Sunday night, November 1. The lane closure will be in place for approximately three months, schedule and weather permitting.
Contractor AB Construction of Laurel will place concrete barriers overnight to close the right southbound MD 170 lane and block off the work zone. Drivers are reminded to remain alert for work crews and the delivery of equipment and materials while this work is underway. Temporary traffic signs and pavement markings will guide drivers through the work zone.
Driver’s traveling to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport should plan additional driving time.
The State Highway Administration is Serious About Safety. Pedestrians and motorists are urged to remain alert and avoid distractions when traveling through the work zone. Motorists should obey all posted speed limits. Motorists can dial #77 on their mobile devices for roadside assistance. Customers may contact the SHA District 5 Office at 410-841-1000 or 800-331-5603 for additional information.
For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, news and travel information, visit roads.maryland.gov.