​(April 26, 2019) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has begun constructing a “Maryland-T” intersection at US 50 (Ocean Gateway) and White Lowe Road/Stanton Avenue, northwest of Salisbury. The project will enhance traffic operations and safety by dramatically reducing potential conflict points.

Improvements include new traffic signals on westbound US 50 and White Lowe Road, a channelized merge lane to facilitate safe merges from White Lowe Road onto eastbound US 50, reconstruction of Stanton Avenue at eastbound US 50 to eliminate median access, new guardrail, stormwater management, lighting and paving/striping.

Beginning Tuesday, April 30 crews will place temporary concrete barrier along the US 50 median.  This work will take approximately one week using daytime left lane closures on US 50. Motorists should allow a few extra minutes for travel in this area while the barrier is being installed. Once the barrier is in place all median access will be restricted until the project is complete later this summer. Detour signs will guide motorists around the median restriction.

Maryland-T configurations enhance safety by reducing the number of potential conflict points at an intersection. While designs can vary to fit specific locations, a typical Maryland-T on a divided highway will feature traffic signals controlling one side of the highway along with extended merge and turn lanes and median access restrictions.

MDOT SHA awarded a $2.3 million construction contract to George & Lynch of Dover, DE. Approximately 25,000 vehicles travel this part of US 50 each day and volumes are significantly higher during the summer tourist season.

MDOT SHA works hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones for our crews as well as our contractor. Drivers need to stay alert, focus on the road and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers. Drive like you work here and slowdown in construction zones.

For a look at real-time commute conditions, log onto md511.maryland.gov.