(May 6, 2010)  -- This Saturday, May 8, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will shift traffic on MD 28 (Norbeck Road) between Baileys Lane and Wintergate Drive onto a temporary road to allow for construction of a permanent bridge over the Intercounty Connector (ICC). 

 

As a result of the new traffic pattern, the existing intersection of MD 28 and Wintergate Drive will shift just south of its current location and will include a new temporary traffic signal.

 

Crews will work between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. this Saturday to shift traffic.  Barrier walls, temporary crash cushions, barrels, guardrail, temporary traffic signs and variable message boards will alert and guide motorists through the work area.  

 

In advance of the weekend work, motorists should expect flagging operations with single-lane closures this week between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and also between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. 

 

As of May 1, Contract B of the ICC is approximately 34 percent complete.  SHA awarded the $559.7 million Contract B to MD200 Constructors, a joint venture of Kiewit Southern Co., G.A. & F.C. Wagman, Inc. and Corman Construction, Inc.  Contract B runs east of MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) to just west of US 29.  Contract A of the ICC will open in late 2010 or early 2011 and Contracts B and C will open in late 2011 or early 2012.
 
SHA encourages all motorists to Choose Safety for Life and “Think Orange” while driving through work zones by observing the speed limit and remaining alert at all times.  More information about the Choose Safety for Life Campaign may be found at www.choosesafetyforlife.com.
 
For more information about the project, please call the ICC Community Outreach Staff at 1-866-462-0020, or visit the ICC project web site at www.iccproject.com.​