Projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

(September 21, 2009) – Last night, as part of a $2.3 million areawide contract that includes two resurfacing projects in Cecil County, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) began resurfacing approximately five miles along MD 213 (Augustine Herman Highway) between the Chesapeake City Bridge and US 40 (Pulaski Highway).  Weather permitting, this project will be complete in late October.

Each day, an average of 14,000 vehicles travel along MD 213 near the Chesapeake City Bridge.  To minimize traffic interruption, construction will take place at night from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Friday.  SHA crews will patch and resurface the roadway, conducting single-lane closures on the two-lane roadway. Electronic message boards, cones, drums and flaggers will be used to guide motorists through the work zone.  

Later this fall, SHA will begin work on US 1 (Conowingo Road) between the Conowingo Dam and MD 273 (Rising Sun Road).

SHA awarded the contract to American Infrastructure, Inc.  Those who have questions about these projects or any other state-numbered roadway in Cecil County can call SHA’s District 2 office at 410-778-3061 or toll-free at 1-800-637-9740. When driving through the work zone, THINK ORANGE, which is the color of construction signs, barrels and warning devices.  Please slow down, stay alert and expect the unexpected.  Log onto www.choosesafetyforlife.com for more traffic safety information. 

These projects are 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.

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