(July 15, 2015) – The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is beginning a major resurfacing project to repair and resurface southbound US 15 between the Pennsylvania State line and Roddy Road in Frederick County. Weather permitting; the $4.6 million project will be complete by the end of the year.

“US 15 is a critical link that is home to thousands of travelers each day so it’s critical for SHA to keep the road in the best shape possible,” said SHA District Engineer Mark Crampton. “Crews will be working hard to complete this project by the end of the year so when you drive through the work zone, please slow down for their safety and yours.”

SHA will patch, grind (remove top layer) and resurface nearly seven miles of US 15 (Catoctin Mountain Highway.) Other work includes:

• Replacing concrete barrier, drainages ditches and curbs;

• Upgrading storm water management inlets and pipes; and

• Restoring guardrail where applicable.

During construction, motorists should expect daytime and nighttime, off-peak single lane and shoulder closures. The average daily traffic volume on this section of US 15 is nearly 25,000 vehicles. Drivers may consider using MD 194 (Francis Scott Key Highway) as an alternate during construction-related lane closures.

SHA’s contractor for the project is C.J. Miller of Hampstead.

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. 

Road crews are well into mid-summer construction. Click here for a listing of major SHA construction projects throughout Maryland. For the latest real-time travel information, log onto www.md511.org.

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