Resurfacing Will Improve the Ride Quality and Safety for Drivers; Project Made Possible With ARRA Funds

(September 10, 2009) – Next week, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin a $700,000 safety and resurfacing project on approximately two miles of MD 147 (Harford Road) between the Baltimore County line and MD 152 (Mountain Road) in Harford County.  Weather permitting, the project should be complete by mid-October.

SHA will patch, mill, and resurface Harford Road, as well as restripe the highway.  During construction, motorists can expect single lane closures on Harford Road Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.  On average, more than 11,000 vehicles per day use Harford Road between the Baltimore County Line and MD 152, so motorists are advised to plan extra time into their daily commute until the project is completed.

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 will establish a flagging operation 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 Safety for Life and make work zone safety your business at www.choosesafetyforlife.com. SHA appreciates motorists’ patience as we improve Harford Road.

SHA awarded the contract to Gray and Son of Timonium.  Citizens who have questions about traffic operations on MD 147, MD 152 or other State numbered routes in Harford County may call SHA’s District 4 Office at 410-229-2300 or toll free at 1-866-998-0367.                 

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