WHO:

State Highway Administration (SHA) representatives Community organizations, businesses and residents
   

WHAT:

SHA will hold a public information meeting regarding the MD 589 (Racetrack Road) corridor feasibility study in Worcester County. The meeting will acquaint the public with the project and provide a platform for discussion. Displays will be set up explaining the proposed work. SHA representatives will be available to answer questions. No formal presentation will be given. Citizens may arrive at any time and walk through at their own pace.

WHEN: 

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 between 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Snow Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009

WHERE:

Stephen Decatur Middle School - Cafeteria
9815 Seahawk Road – Berlin, Maryland 21811
  

WHY: 

MD 589 is currently a two-lane roadway with one lane in each direction and varying shoulder widths. The MD 589 corridor lacks adequate pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Sidewalks are intermittent and disconnected.

The purpose of the MD 589 study is to explore concepts to improve traffic safety and relieve recurring summer congestion along MD 589 and at the MD 589/ US 50 intersection, and to investigate a broad range of issues, including land use, zoning, development, local access and circulation, access management and capacity improvements.  This feasibility study will establish a common vision for MD 589 that will guide state, local and private decisions and investments in the corridor.
 

FOR MORE INFO:

Those who would like more information or need special accommodations for this meeting, please contact Ms. Carmeletta Harris, Project Manager, toll-free within Maryland at 1-800-548-5026 or by email at charris@sha.state.md.us. The Maryland Relay Service can assist teletype users at 7-1-1.

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