​(December 21, 2020) - The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) recently completed the $8 million MD 86 (Lineboro Road) bridge replacement project in Carroll County.    

“This investment serves thousands of citizens and businesses, supports the local economy and enhances the quality of life in a beautiful area of Carroll County.” said MDOT SHA Administrator Tim Smith. “We finished it six months ahead of schedule.”   

The project includes construction of a new bridge with wider shoulders to enhance safety for motorists and bicyclists. The bridge, which opened to traffic over the summer, crosses the south branch of Gunpowder Falls and between Water Tank Road and Traceys Mill Road. The previous structure was built in 1932.   

The new bridge was constructed on a new alignment just east of the existing structure to allow more room for large vehicles to turn. The stream underneath the bridge was also relocated. Crews also installed two 12-foot lanes and five-foot wide shoulders to enhance safety for motorists and bicyclists on the MD 86 bridge, which is designated as a scenic byway.    

MDOT SHA works hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones for our crews as well as our customers. Drivers need to stay alert, focus on driving and, look for reduced speed limits, as well as other driving pattern changes. Drive like you work here and slow down in construction zones. 

For a list of all major MDOT SHA projects, go to Project Portal. Visit our homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov.

Editor’s Note

From intersection improvements to widening and new interchange construction, MDOT SHA is investing in projects to enhance the commute and daily travel for millions of Marylanders.  MDOT SHA maintains more than 2,500 bridges and 17,000 miles of non-toll state roads – the interstate, US and state numbered routes in Maryland’s 23 counties.