Roadway Closure Expected Up to Two Weeks

 

(May 22, 2018) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) closed a section of MD 450 (Defense Highway) between A and Eagle Boulevard and Windermere Court in Anne Arundel County this morning due to a sinkhole.  The work will include excavation and the replacement of two 5-foot diameter pipes under the roadway. 

 

“Crews will work throughout the day and night to expedite repairs,” stated MDOT SHA District 5 Engineer Corren Johnson.  “The road will be closed for up to two weeks. Both lanes will be closed 24 hours a day, allowing contractors to complete these emergency road repairs.”

 

- Westbound MD 450 drivers will be directed to a detour route which includes Housley Road to MD 178 to Crownsville Road and back to MD 450. 

 

- Eastbound MD 450 drivers will use Crownsville Road to MD 178 to Housley Road and back to MD 450. 

 

For real-time travel conditions, log onto www.md511.org.  Those who have questions about this work may contact the MDOT SHA District 5 Office at 410-841-1000 or toll-free at 1-800-331-5603. 

 

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