Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration

***TRAFFIC ALERT*** STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES LANE CLOSURE FOR SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT ON I-68 IN GARRETT COUNTY

I-68 sign

I-68 sign

​A Right-Lane Closure will be in Place on I-68 West Near the MD 546 Finzel Exit 

(June 26, 2025) – The Maryland State Highway Administration has begun a slope stabilization project on I-68 EB near Finzel in Garrett County. This project, which will require lane closure of the right lane (truck climbing lane) just prior to MD 546 is expected to be completed by the end of September, weather permitting.  

The State Highway Administration’s construction partner, First Fruits of Ridgeley, WV., will use electronic message boards, signs, barrels and cones to notify motorists about the work zone, and lane closure. Crews from the contractor will be scaling to remove debris and stabilize the slope in that area. 

Motorists are encouraged to stay alert, slow down and focus on driving safely through the work zone.​

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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