Resurfacing Projects Made Possible Through ARRA Funding;  Projects Will Improve Ride Quality and Improve Safety
 
 (July 15, 2009) – This week, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) began a $2.3 million project to resurface approximately ten miles of roadway in Carroll County.  SHA will complete the resurfacing contract this fall, weather permitting. 

Resurfacing is underway along two miles of MD 31 (New Windsor Road) between MD 407 (Marston Road) and the Dickerson Run Bridge, south of New Windsor.  Projects are listed in the order they are anticipated to be completed, weather permitting:

• MD 31 between Uniontown Road an Medford Road, east of New Windsor (3.5 miles);
• MD 496 (Bachmans Valley Road) between Saw Mill Road and Wine Road, west of Manchester (2.7 miles).

During the resurfacing, motorists should expect single lane closures during off-peak hours.  Variable message signs, barrels, flag persons, and arrow boards will guide motorists through the project.  SHA awarded the contract to Gray and Son. 

This project is made possible through Governor Martin O’Malley’s aggressive management of the requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, bringing critically needed transportation investments to Maryland.  Projects such as these are stimulating Maryland’s economy by supporting hundreds of jobs.  Follow the delivery of these projects at www.recovery.maryland.gov, which tracks every category of ARRA spending and provides contract-level details to the public in an effort to achieve new levels of government transparency and efficiency.

Those who have questions about traffic operations along MD 496, MD 31, MD 407, or other State numbered routes in Carroll County, may call SHA’s District 7 Office at 301-624-8100 or toll free at1-800-635-5119. 

During the next several months, there could be more than 350 work zones.  Remember that work zones are not only large construction projects possibly taking years to complete, but smaller, mobile operations such as mowing, pothole repair and litter pick ups. Choose to make work zone safety your business at www.choosesafetyforlife.com.
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