I-70 sign
Overnight Operation will Close Section of Westbound I-70 at Exit 52 to Westbound US 340, Southbound US 15
(May 11, 2023) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will repair guardrail on westbound I-70 (exit 52) to westbound US 340 and southbound US 15 overnight Monday, May 15. The guardrail was recently damaged in a crash. The work will start at 10 p.m. Monday, and will be complete by 5 a.m. the next morning, Tuesday, May 16. During the work, all travel lanes will be closed on this section of westbound I-70 so crews can safely remove the damaged guardrail and install new traffic barrier pieces.
A detour will be in place (see map) directing westbound motorists to use the Exit 52 ramp, which merges with another ramp to continue onto westbound I-70. Travelers on northbound I-270 moving toward westbound I-70 will see their exit ramp go from two lanes to one travel lane.
Google Map: The red line indicates the temporary closure, and the blue line will be the detour route
SHA photo: Damaged guardrail on westbound I-70 at the Southbound US 15/Westbound US 340 exit in Frederick County
The State Highway Administration's Frederick Shop will use electronic signs, road signs, cones and barrels to alert motorists about the work zone and safely guide them through the detour that uses exit 52.
Spring is here and summer is on the way, and motorists are reminded to stay vigilant for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists. Remember motorcycles can be hidden from view in vehicle blind spots. Please look twice and save a life. Motorists in need may dial #77 on their mobile device for roadside assistance.
Motorists in need may dial #77 on their mobile devices for roadside assistance.
For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, go to
Project Portal, or visit the homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to
md511.maryland.gov.