​Work to Begin on ADA-Compliant Sidewalk and Ramps Along MD 355 in Urbana; Single-Lane Closure Necessary for Work Zone Safety

(March 7, 2023) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is continuing work on a $1.7 million project improving pedestrian safety and accessibility at three locations in Frederick County: MD 355 (Worthington Boulevard) between Lew Wallace Street and MD 80 (Fingerboard Road) in Urbana; southbound MD 355 (Urbana Pike) between Holiday Drive and Lowes Lane in Frederick; and US 40 Alternate (West Main Street) in Middletown. 

Crews will begin work in Urbana this week while continuing work in the Middletown section. Work in Frederick was recently completed. Work in the Urbana community is the largest section of the project. Crews will remove the brick sidewalk and construct a concrete sidewalk at the request of the Villages of Urbana that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Single-lane closures will occur on MD 355 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout construction and existing trees and shrubs will not be impacted. The project is funded by State Highway’s ADA Program and includes:

(MD 355 between Lew Wallace Street and MD 80 in Urbana section)

“The State Highway Administration remains committed to planning and prioritizing funding for pedestrian and bicycle-related projects throughout Maryland,” said Administrator Tim Smith. “These sidewalk improvements in Frederick County will provide a safe and accessible route to protect our most vulnerable users.”

Learn more about the project here. 

The State Highway Administration maintains safety in work zones for our crews as well as motorists. Drivers need to stay alert, stay focused, look for reduced speed limits as well as driving pattern changes, and slow down in construction zones.