(April 16, 2015) -- The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) advises area drivers of ongoing emergency WSSC (Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission) utility and pavement work along northbound MD 210 (Indian Head Highway) between the I-95/495 interchange and Palmer Road in Oxon Hill.  Crews are permitted to close two of three lanes between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. today.

Tomorrow, Friday, April 17, single lane closures are permitted along this section of MD 210, which will allow WSSC’s contractor to paint new lane markings. This work will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and will extend through the week of April 20. Work is not permitted on Saturday or Sunday.

The spring and summer construction season is getting into high gear. For a statewide listing of most SHA projects, click here for e-Road Ready 2015.

In addition to this project, drivers may also encounter mobile or short-term work zones. Always expect the unexpected, pay extra close attention and drive slowly through any work zone. Whether it is a tree trimming operation or a bridge project, be aware when orange is there: Think Orange (the color of construction equipment and signs), stay alert and slow down. Everyone is at risk. In four out of five work zone-related crashes, it is the driver or passenger who is injured or killed.

In 2014, nine people lost their lives in Maryland work zone crashes, including four highway workers. While SHA and its transportation partners work hard to keep traffic safely moving in work zones, please partner with us because work zone safety is everyone’s business – slow down and stay alert. Safer driving. Safer work zones. For everyone.

SHA encourages drivers to plan for extra travel time this afternoon and next week. To view information on planned lane closures, visit www.MD511.org or call MD511.  Customers may also follow SHA on Twitter and Facebook.

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