(July 10, 2015)  –  This weekend, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will close two lanes of northbound I-95 over Suitland Parkway, Prince George’s County, to resurface the bridge deck. 

 

Crews will resurface the outer loop (northbound) bridge over Suitland Parkway overnight, requiring a double left-lane closure Friday night at 7 p.m. through Saturday morning. Crews will then use a double right-lane closure from Saturday at 7 p.m. through 11 a.m. Sunday morning to resurface the right side of the bridge deck.

 

Next weekend, crews will resurface the inner loop (southbound) bridge over Suitland Parkway with double-lane closures in effect during the same hours and nights.  All work is weather permitting.

 

SHA is completing the $350,000 resurfacing as an interim safety improvement in advance of a total bridge replacement. Governor Larry Hogan recently announced funding for the construction, which is expected to begin summer 2017.

 

In addition to this project, drivers may also encounter mobile or short-term work zones. Always expect the unexpected, pay extra close attention and drive slowly through any work zone. Whether it’s a tree trimming operation or a bridge project, be aware when orange is there: Think Orange (the color of construction equipment and signs), stay alert and slow down. Everyone is at risk.

 

In four out of five work zone-related crashes, it is the driver or passenger who is injured or killed. In 2014, nine people lost their lives in Maryland work zone crashes, including four highway workers. While SHA and its transportation partners work hard to keep traffic safely moving in work zones, please partner with us because work zone safety is everyone’s business – slow down and stay alert. Safer driving. Safer work zones. For everyone.