Work Will Occur over the Next Three Weeks at Night as Part of the Arena Drive Project in Landover; Three Lanes Will be Closed Between Midnight and 5 a.m.          
          
(June 16, 2009) – Beginning tomorrow evening, June 17, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will resurface two miles of southbound I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) between MD 202 (Landover Road) and Arena Drive. The repaving is part of the $26.5 million I-95/Arena Drive project in Landover. Weather permitting, resurfacing along southbound I-95/I-495 will continue the next three weeks.          
          
The resurfacing work includes milling and resurfacing the existing pavement. Other work includes removal of barrier wall along the right shoulder, and adding new pavement markings.           
          
During construction motorists can expect single and double lane closures overnight between 9 p.m. and midnight Sunday through Friday, and triple lane closures between midnight and 5 a.m. Sunday through Friday, leaving one lane open along southbound I-95/I-495.           
          
To avoid any delays, motorists can use MD 193 or US 301 to the east or I-295 to the west to bypass I-95. The I-95/Arena Drive project began summer 2007 and is expected to be complete this fall, weather permitting. The State’s contractor for the project is Lane Construction.           
          
Motorists should be prepared for delays and drive carefully in the work zone. Electronic message signs, drums, and arrow boards will guide motorists through the work zone. SHA reminds all drivers to Choose Safety for Life and buckle up, obey posted speed limits, think orange, and stay alert. Customers who have questions about traffic operations on I-95/I-495, MD 202 or other State numbered routes in Prince George’s County may call SHA’s District 3 Office at 301-513-7300 or toll free at 1-800-749-0737.          
          
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