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

Next Monday, SHA will begin resurfacing more than three miles along MD 144 (Western Pike) just west of the town of Hancock and Woodmont Road.  The following week, SHA will resurface more than two miles along US 40 (National Pike) between east of I-70 and MD 66 (Mapleville Road), east of Hagerstown. 

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.

During the resurfacing, motorists should expect single-lane closures during off peak hours.  Variable message signs, barrels, flagpersons, and arrow boards will guide motorists through the project.  SHA awarded the contract to C. William Hetzer Inc.  Those who have questions about traffic operations along MD 144, US 40, MD 66, I-70, or other State numbered routes in Washington County, may call SHA’s District 6 Office at 301-729-8400 or toll free at 1-800-760-7138.  

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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