***TRAFFIC ALERT*** STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION BEGINS FIRST MAJOR PHASE OF US 13 BUSINESS BRIDGE OVER WICOMICO RIVER PROJECT ON MONDAY

US 13 business sign

US 13 business sign

​Project Will Improve Pedestrian, Bicycle Access in Riverwalk Area of Salisbury 

(May 30, 2024)  The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin the first major phase of the project to replace the  US 13 Business (South Salisbury Boulevard) bridge  over the Wicomico River​ in Salisbury, Wicomico County next week.  

The first portion of the four-phased project is the demolition of one side of the existing bridge. The entire project is expected to be completed in 2026, weather permitting.  

Beginning on Monday, June 3 at 7 a.m., crews will begin closing northbound lanes of US 13 Business and shifting traffic over to two temporary lanes, while southbound traffic will be maintained. Once traffic has been shifted, crews will start demolition of the east portion of the bridge. 

Contractor George & Lynch Inc., of Dover, Del., will perform the work, and will use reflective barrels, temporary traffic signs and variable message boards to direct traffic through the work zone.   

Originally constructed in 1937, the bridge is safe for the traveling public but is nearing the end of its useful service life. In addition to demolishing and replacing the existing bridge, the project will include:  

  • new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks along both sides of the bridge;   
  • a shared-use hiker and biker path on the east side of US 13B between E. Carroll Street and E. Main Street;   
  • refined traffic signal timing at the US 13B/E. Carroll Street intersection to allow for lead time at pedestrian crossings; and   
  • resurfacing of US 13B between E. Carroll and Calvert streets.  

Learn more about the project here.  

The State Highway Administration appreciates customers’ patience during construction as we work to improve Maryland’s transportation system. Drivers are asked to stay alert, focused, and be aware of reduced speed limits and changing driving patterns in the work zone. Slow down and move in work zones. It’s the law. 

​Motorists in need may dial #77 on their mobile devices for roadside assistance.  

For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, go to Project Portal, or visit the homepage at roa​ds.maryland.​gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.mary​land.gov.   




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