***TRAFFIC ALERT*** STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TO ASSIST POTOMAC EDISON WITH UTILITY WORK ON WESTBOUND I-70 RAMP IN FREDERICK COUNTY THIS THURSDAY

I-70 sign

I-70 sign

​Overnight Work will Close Exit 52 to Southbound US 15/Westbound US 340 

(October 22, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will assist Potomac Edison with repairs to a utility pole along the westbound I-70 ramp at Exit 52 (southbound US 15/westbound US 340)​. Starting on Thursday, October 24 at 10 p.m., the ramp will close to safely allow crews to make repairs to the pole. The ramp is expected to be reopen by 5 a.m. the following morning, Friday, October 25.

During the closure, motorists will be directed to continue on westbound I-70 and take Exit 49 to US 40 Alternate (Old National Pike) to access eastbound I-70 and proceed to the US 15/US 340 exits.

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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