(July 9, 2010) – On Sunday July 18, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will temporarily close MD 667 (Rehobeth Road) from US 13 (Ocean Highway) to Peach Orchard Road in Somerset County for a small structure replacement project.  Weather permitting, the closure will last approximately one week and will allow crews to replace a small structure on MD 667 over Puncheon Landing Branch. 

 

Motorists will be directed to use Peach Orchard Road and US 13 (Ocean Highway).  SHA will provide advance notice of the closure using variable message signs.  Work includes replacing the existing corrugated metal pipe with two 72-inch concrete box culvert pipes, constructing new headwalls, new guardrails and resurfacing the roadway. 

 

Nearly 2,700 vehicles travel this section of MD 667 each day.  SHA awarded the $294,000 project to Dixie Construction Inc. of Churchville, Md.

 

SHA encourages all motorists to drive responsibly and “Think Orange” while driving through highway work zones by driving the speed limit and remaining alert at all times. Learn more about work zone safety and the Choose Safety for Life campaign at www.choosesafetyforlife.com.  For more information about the project and other State-maintained routes in Somerset County, you may contact SHA District 1 Office at 410-677-4000 or toll-free at 1-800-825-4742. 

 

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