October 4, 2024

Nighttime Work Set on Solomons Bridge

Bridge

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin pavement repairs on the MD 4 Bridge over the Patuxent River (Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge) at the Calvert/St. Mary’s County line. The nighttime work will begin Sunday, September 29.

Hilton Run Bridge Replacement Begins

Hilton Run

The Maryland State Highway Administration is beginning construction on a $6.8 million replacement of the MD 5 (Point Lookout Road) bridge over Hilton Run south of Great Mills. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

Route 5 Intersection Work Begins in March

Route 5 Intersection

Critical construction at the Route 5 intersection in Leonardtown with Abell Street and Moakley Street will begin in March, and the first stage will continue through the summer.

Patching on Solomons Bridge this Week

Beginning Tuesday, the Solomon’s bridge will go to single lane during the evening for maintenance. Dates: Oct. 1-3 and possibly Sunday Oct. 6 as well.

Labor Day Holiday Travel Forecast: Sun, Fun & 511

Check your vehicle at Mark’s Automotive for a safe trip, then buckle up, drive sober and call for traffic updates this Labor Day Holiday Weekend.

Three of Four Lexington Park Highways Upgrading

The four major roads of Lexington Park are all state highways. Three of them are undergoing repaving and upgrading.

SHA Says It’s Going to Get Bad

snowplow

“Don’t be misled by the bare pavement you may see as you wake up this morning.”

Bridge at Allens Fresh Run to Close Saturday Morning

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will close the MD 234 (Budds Creek Road) bridge over Allens Fresh Run in Charles County this Saturday, December 8 to inspect and resurface the bridge. This is the temporary bridge which was installed in 2011 following severe storm damage from Hurricane Irene. To ensure the safety of workers and motorists, SHA must close MD 234 at the bridge for approximately 12 hours, from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday morning. While the closure is relatively short, SHA understands the importance of this route and the need to maintain well-signed access between Charles and…

SHA: Please Stay off the Roads

rain windshield

Hurricane Sandy will continue to cause road conditions to deteriorate throughout the day as the eye moves closer to landfall.

‘Frankenstorm’ Inbound, Officials Warn

Hurricane Sandy

Agencies release a flood of information on storm impact, travel dangers, power outages and free sandbags.