Resurfacing and Safety Improvements to create a Smoother Ride for Motorists between Cindy Lane and Brightseat Road; Project Made Possible Through Stimulus Funding

 

(July 29, 2009) – Next week, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin a $1.9 million safety and resurfacing project along a nearly two miles of MD 214 (Central Avenue) between Cindy Lane and Brightseat Road in Prince George’s County.  Weather permitting, construction will be complete spring 2010.

 

The project includes removing the top layer of asphalt and resurfacing the existing roadway.  Other work includes cleaning and repairing existing storm drain inlets and pipes, replace damaged or deteriorated concrete sidewalks, upgrading ramps to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, replacing curb and gutters, and upgrading pavement markings.  Traffic loop detectors used to improve signal timing will be repaired at the Brightseat Road/Hampton Park Boulevard intersection.  These improvements will greatly benefit the business parks, churches, schools, residences and the 59,000 motorists who travel along MD 214.

 

During construction, motorists can expect single lane closures along MD 214 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and overnight Sunday through Thursday between        9 p.m. and 5 a.m.  Double lane closures are also possible overnight Sunday through Thursday between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. 

 

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.

 

SHA awarded the contract to American Infrastructure, Inc.  SHA will provide variable message signs, jersey barrier wall, drums, and arrow boards to guide motorists through the work zone.  When workers are on the road, THINK ORANGE, which is the color of construction signs, barrels and warning devices.  Please slow down, stay alert and expect the unexpected.  Choose to make work zone safety your business at www.choosesafetyforlife.com. 

 

Citizens who have questions about traffic operations on MD 214 or other State numbered routes in Prince George’s County may call SHA’s District 3 Office at 301-513-7300 or toll free at 1-800-749-0737.

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