​(May 17, 2021) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has completed a project revitalizing more than two miles of MD 30 Business (Main Street) through the Town of Hampstead in Carroll County.

The $35 million project features new sidewalks, streetlights, curbs and gutters, upgraded drainage systems, reconstructed retaining walls and new traffic signals. Construction also included new water and natural gas mains, as well as a new roadway surface between North Woods Trail and Farmwoods Lane.

“MDOT SHA is tremendously proud to complete the MD 30 Business revitalization project, and we hope that pride is shared by the entire Hampstead community,” MDOT Secretary Greg Slater said. “MD 30 Business is Hampstead’s Main Street, and this project reflects that important role. The improvements support local businesses and jobs and create a safer, more walkable, more accessible and aesthetically pleasing town center for all users.”

Hampstead-based C.J. Miller Inc. began work in 2017. MDOT SHA partnered with the Town of Hampstead, county officials and the community to provide updates, address concerns and deliver this project on time.

“This project renews critical aging infrastructure and adds to the historic town’s charm, helping businesses thrive with increased access and safety for motorists and pedestrians,” MDOT SHA Administrator Tim Smith said. “I thank the town, Mayor Christopher Nevin and residents for their partnership before and during construction. We appreciate the community’s support and patience as we completed these necessary improvements.”

The MD 30 Business project is an example of the important work undertaken by MDOT SHA during the COVID-19 State of Emergency while maintaining focus on the health and safety of our crews and the public. More information about the project, including photos during construction, can be found HERE.

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. Please 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.