Improvement Project Made Possible Through Stimulus Funding

(November 10, 2009) – The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) recently began a project to improve the MD 65 (Sharpsburg Pike) / MD 63 (Spielman Road/Manor Church Road) intersection south of Hagerstown.  The $607,000 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded project will improve safety and sight distance at the intersection.  SHA will complete the project late December, weather permitting.

This project will lower a hill on MD 65 north of MD 63 to improve sight distance as motorists approach the intersection.  Additionally, SHA will construct the shoulder and restripe for a new dedicated right-turn lane on southbound MD 65 to westbound MD 63.

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.

Pessoa Construction Company is the contractor for the project.  Citizens who have questions about traffic operations on MD 65 or MD 63, or other State numbered routes in Washington County, may call SHA’s District 6 Office at 301-729-8400 or toll free at 1-800-760-7138.  
 

SHA reminds motorists to reduce speeds, stay alert and use caution while driving through work zones.  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 to make work zone safety your business at www.choosesafetyforlife.com.

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