​(August 17, 2020) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will temporarily close the Forest Drive/Columbian Way crossover in Bowie on Tuesday, August 18. Motorists will be directed to use the northern crossover at Sylvan Drive.  The Forest Drive/Columbian Way crossover will reopen fall 2020.  This work is part of the MD 3 at Forest Drive Geometric Improvement Project. 

This closure is needed so crews can complete roadway work at Forest Drive and stormwater management activities along MD 3 (Crain Highway) southbound near the Forest Drive intersection.
 
MDOT SHA graphic: Map of MD 3/Forest Drive intersection improvements. 

MDOT SHA works hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones for our crews as well as our customers. Drivers need to stay alert, focus on driving and, look for reduced speed limits, as well as other driving pattern changes. Drive like you work here and slow down in construction zones.

For a list of all major MDOT SHA projects, go to Project Portal. Visit our homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov.

Editor’s Note

From intersection improvements to widening and new interchange construction, MDOT SHA is investing in projects to enhance the commute and daily travel for millions of Marylanders.  MDOT SHA maintains more than 2,500 bridges and 17,000 miles of non-toll state roads – the interstate, US and state numbered routes in Maryland’s 23 counties.