Motorists Should Expect Daytime Delays during Construction          
          
(October 21, 2008) – The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) today began a project to resurface nearly four miles along the northbound US 13 Bypass (Salisbury Bypass) between MD 350 (Mount Harmony Road) and US 13 Business (Fruitland Boulevard) in Salisbury. Weather permitting, the $1.8 million project will be complete by early December.          
          
SHA crews will patch, mill and resurface northbound US 13 Bypass in Salisbury. Single- lane closures are expected between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Variable message signs, temporary traffic signs, and drums will guide motorists through the work zone. More than 30,000 vehicles on average travel along the Salisbury Bypass each day, so motorists should plan extra travel time through the construction zone. SHA awarded the contract to American Paving Corporation of Eden.           
          
More than 600 people die every year in crashes in Maryland. These tragedies could be prevented if everyone practiced the five key measures: B- SAFE (Buckle up; Slow down – speeding kills; Always drive sober; Focus; Everyone shares the road – everyone gets home). For more information, log onto www.choosesafetyforlife.com          
          
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