​Overnight Work Includes Painting Bridge to Prevent Corrosion 

(October 7, 2021) - The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is performing preservation work on the Watersville Road bridge over I-70 in Howard County. The bridge, located between the MD 94 (Woodbine Road) exit and the MD 27 (Ridge Road) exit, is being painted to protect the structure from corrosion. Crews are working overnight Sunday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day.

The work started this week and is expected to be complete in November.   

Because this project requires scaffolding, the height restriction of vehicles traveling under the Watersville Road bridge has been temporarily reduced to 14’ 6" during the work. The shoulder will be closed for the duration of this project to ensure motorist and work zone safety.   

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.  

Stranded motorists can dial #77 on their mobile device for roadside assistance.  

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.