Resurfacing Projects Made Possible Through ARRA Funding; Projects Will Improve Ride Quality and Enhance Safety
(July 17, 2009) – The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) next week will begin a $2.3 million project to resurface more than six miles of roadway in Garrett County. SHA should complete the resurfacing contract this fall, weather permitting.
Early next week, SHA will begin resurfacing approximately 1.5 miles along MD 135 (Maryland Highway) between east of Weber Road and Shady Acres Lane in Oakland. Projects are listed in the order they are anticipated to be completed, weather permitting:
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MD 495 (Bittinger Road) between New Germany and Rock Lodge roads (3 miles);
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US 40 Alternate (National Pike) between MD 546 (Finzel Road) and Garrett/Allegany County Line west of Frostburg (1.2 miles); and
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US 40 Alternate in Grantsville within the town limits (1 mile).
During the resurfacing, motorists should expect single-lane off-peak closures. Variable message signs, barrels, flagpersons and arrow boards will guide motorists through the project. SHA awarded the contract to Keystone Lime Co. Those who have questions about traffic operations along MD 135, MD 495, MD 546, US 40 Alternate or other State numbered routes in Garrett County, may call SHA’s District 6 Office at 301-729-8400 or toll free at 1-800-760-7138.
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 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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