Motorists Advised to Plan Ahead for Lane Closures and Travel Delays Along Segments of Falls Road This Fall and Next Spring           
          
(October 27, 2008) – As part of the State’s ongoing highway maintenance program, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is beginning a project to repair, resurface and improve safety along approximately 16 miles of MD 25 (Falls Road) between the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) interchange and MD 137 (Mount Carmel Road). Four segments of Falls Road will be repaired, milled and repaved during the next several months as weather conditions permit. The State’s contractor for this project is Gray and Son, Inc. of Timonium. The $4 million project is slated for completion spring 2009.          
          
Nighttime work is underway on the first segment, from I-695 to north of Seminary Avenue. Lane closures with flagging operations will occur nightly Sunday - Thursday between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. (roadway repairs, milling and paving fall 2008).          
          
The second segment is from north of Seminary Avenue to Padonia Road. Lane closures with flagging operations will occur daily Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (roadway repairs fall 2008; milling and paving spring 2009).          
          
The third segment is from Padonia Road to Shawan Road. Lane closures with flagging operations will occur daily Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (roadway repairs fall 2008; milling and paving spring 2009).          
          
The fourth segment is from Shawan Road to Mount Carmel Road. Lane closures with flagging operations will occur daily Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (roadway repairs fall 2008; milling and paving spring 2009).          
          
SHA and reminds motorists to reduce speeds, stay alert and use caution while driving through the work zone. Remember work zones comprise not only large construction and highway maintenance projects, but smaller, mobile operations such as mowing, pothole repair and litter pick ups. When workers are on the road, THINK ORANGE, which is the color of construction signs, barrels and warning devices. Please slow down, stay alert and expect the unexpected. Choose to make work zone safety your business at www.choosesafetyforlife.com.           
          
Citizens with questions about the Falls Road may call SHA’s District Four Maintenance Section at 410-321-2760 or toll-free at 1-800-962-3077.           
          
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