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Full Closure and Detour Needed for Bridge Data Collection
(July 6, 2023) – The State Highway Administration will collect and analyze bridge monitoring data at the southbound US 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) bridge over Chester River this Thursday, July 6 beginning at 7 a.m.
This work requires a total closure and detour of US 301 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The detours are:
For southbound US 301 motorists
- Exit at MD 291 west, to MD 290 south to MD 544 east back to US 301 south.
For northbound US 301 motorists
- Exit at MD 544 east, to MD 313 north to MD 291 west back to US 301 north.
Signs will be posted to guide motorists along the detour routes. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow a few extra minutes on the detour routes through the town of Millington (northbound) and Crumpton (southbound). All available US 301 lanes will be reopened by 7 p.m. Powers Lane and Rings End Road will be accessed via Pfalzgroff Road during the closure periods.
The State Highway Administration understands that lane closures and detours are inconvenient, but they are needed to maintain a safe and reliable transportation system. Drivers are asked to stay alert, stay focused, look for reduced speed limits as well as driving pattern changes, and slowdown in construction zones.
Motorists in need may dial #77 on their mobile devices for roadside assistance.
For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, go to
Project Portal, or visit the homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to
md511.maryland.gov.