Work on the more than two-mile project includes:
• Improving roadside drainage to reduce standing water on MD 201 by repairing and cleaning existing inlets and constructing a new inlet near Good Luck Road;
• Reconstructing existing sidewalk ramps for ADA compliance;
• Constructing new sidewalks to provide connectivity to bus stops;
• Replacing concrete curb and gutter;
• Installing nearly one mile of guardrail;
• Patching, grinding and resurfacing all lanes and;
• Resurfacing ramps at the MD 201/MD 193 (Greenbelt Road) interchange; and
• Applying new pavement markings.
“While structurally sufficient, the heavily traveled road surface along MD 201 in Riverdale Park and in Greenbelt has come to the end of its useful life cycle,” said Melinda B. Peters, SHA Administrator. “When complete, the resurfacing along Kenilworth Avenue and the ramps to the MD 201/MD 193 interchange will improve drivability along this very important gateway to Prince George’s County.”
To expedite the resurfacing phase of the project this fall, SHA is permitted to close a single lane in both directions of MD 201 overnight, Sunday through Thursday, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. During other phases of work between now and late fall next year, crews are also permitted to close a single lane in both directions of MD 201, weekdays, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Electronic variable message signs will notify motorists of detours related to temporary ramp closures. SHA’s contractor for the work is American Infrastructure of Fallston. Residents and travelers are advised that equipment used for construction can be loud and disruptive.
This project was made possible with funding from the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013, which maintains crucial system preservation investments and allows Maryland to activate long-term strategies to invest in Maryland’s transportation systems. By putting people back to work in the transportation industry with $4.4 billion in new investments in the next six years, Maryland is creating hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity and providing Marylanders with the transportation infrastructure necessary to grow and prosper for decades to come.
As crews work to keep work zones safe, each driver needs to actively modify his or her driving style to help prevent crashes. Stay alert – look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers. Slow down and don’t follow too closely. Safer Driving. Safer Work Zones. For Everyone!
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