(May 27, 2010) – Today, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is reopening the westbound MD 140 (Baltimore Boulevard) ramp to     MD 27 (Manchester Road) in Westminster.  SHA temporarily closed the ramp in October 2009 as part of a $715,000 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded project to widen the eastbound and westbound ramps on MD 140 to MD 27 to provide dedicated right-turn lanes. 

Additional work will continue through mid June and includes completing pavement markings and construction of a concrete center island on the eastbound MD 140 ramp to MD 27.  During the remainder of construction, motorists should expect single-lane closures weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.   More than 56,000 vehicles travel on this section of MD 140 each day. 

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.

SHA awarded the contract to Pessoa Construction, Inc.  Citizens who have questions about traffic operations on MD 140, MD 27, or other state numbered routes in Carroll County may call SHA’s District 7 Office at 301-624-8100 or toll free at 1-800-635-5119. 
 

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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