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Showing posts with label Rte 27. Show all posts
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Monday, May 10, 2010

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TO IMPROVE MD 27 IN CARROLL COUNTY

The State Highway Administration released the following:

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TO IMPROVE MD 27 IN CARROLL COUNTY
Additional Northbound MD 27 Lane and Intersection Improvements to Improve Safety and Traffic Flow

(May 7, 2010) – The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is beginning a $2.4 million project to enhance MD 27 (Ridge Road) in Mt. Airy, Carroll County. SHA will also improve access to the existing 125 space ridesharing lot on MD 27 north of I-70. SHA anticipates completing the project in spring 2011, weather permitting.

In addition to the intersection improvements, SHA will extend the two through lane section of northbound MD 27 from Ridge Avenue to north of the Twin Arch Road/Park Avenue intersection.

MD 27 intersection at Twin Arch Road/Park Avenue:
• New dedicated right-turn lane from northbound MD 27 to Twin Arch Road;

MD 27 at Center Street:
• New dedicated left-turn lanes on northbound and southbound lanes of MD 27;

MD 27 ridesharing lot north of I-70:
• New dedicated right-turn lanes at entrance and exit of ridesharing lot;
• New dedicated left-turn lane on northbound MD 27 at ridesharing lot entrance;
• SHA will also extend the dedicated right-turn lane/acceleration lane from the ridesharing lot to Ridge Avenue;

SHA will resurface almost two miles of MD 27 between Ridge Avenue and north of Center Street to facilitate the intersection improvements. SHA will also construct ADA compliant sidewalk ramps at the Center Street and Twin Arch/Park Avenue intersections.

Motorists on MD 27 should expect single-lane closures Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and midnight to 5 a.m. Variable message signs, barrels, and temporary signs will guide motorists through the work zone. More than 18,000 vehicles travel along this section of MD 27 each day; motorists should expect delays.

SHA awarded the contract to F. O. Day Inc. of Rockville.

SHA encourages motorists to stay alert in work zones and slow down. Citizens who have questions about traffic operations along MD 27, or other State numbered routes in Carroll County may call SHA’s District 7 Office at 301-624-8100 or toll free at 1-800-635-5119.

Remember that work zones are not only large construction projects possibly taking years to complete, but smaller, mobile operations such as mowing, pothole repair and litter pick ups. Choose to make work zone safety your business at www.choosesafetyforlife.com.

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION IMPROVES MD 140 RAMPS TO MD 27 IN CARROLL COUNTY


STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION IMPROVES MD 140 RAMPS TO MD 27 IN CARROLL COUNTY

http://www.sha.state.md.us/pages/release.aspx?newsId=516


Temporary Ramp Closure Will Begin Later This Month For Construction of Dedicated Right-Turn Lane; Project Made Possible Through Stimulus Funding

(October 27, 2009) – On Thursday, Oct. 29, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will temporarily close the westbound MD 140 (Baltimore Boulevard) ramp to MD 27 (Manchester Road) in Westminster. The closure is a part of an overall American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded $715,000 project to widen the eastbound and westbound ramps along MD 140 to MD 27 to provide a dedicated right-turn movement. The new right turn lane on the eastbound and westbound MD 140 ramps will provide congestion relief minimizing the current congestion onto MD 140 as motorists access MD 27. The ramp to eastbound MD 140 will not be closed as part of the project. SHA expects to complete the overall project in spring 2010.

Crews will close the ramp beginning overnight on Oct. 29 Wednesday and the ramp will remain closed through mid-December. SHA is closing the ramp temporarily to facilitate construction as the slopes adjacent to the ramp do not provide adequate area for crews to work. During the closure, motorists traveling west on MD 140 will be detoured to Englar Road/Hahn Road to MD 27. Crews will use variable message signs and barrels will be placed in advance of the detour to alert motorists. More than 56,000 vehicles travel along this section of MD 140 each day.

This project is made possible through Governor Martin O’Malley’s aggressive management of the requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, bringing critically needed transportation investments to Maryland. Projects such as these are stimulating Maryland’s economy by supporting hundreds of jobs. Follow the delivery of these projects at www.recovery.maryland.gov, which tracks every category of ARRA spending and provides contract-level details to the public in an effort to achieve new levels of government transparency and efficiency.

SHA awarded the contract to Pessoa Construction, Inc. Citizens who have questions about traffic operations on MD 140, MD 27, or other state numbered routes in Carroll County may call SHA’s District 7 Office at 301-624-8100 or toll free at 1-800-635-5119.
SHA reminds motorists to reduce speeds, stay alert and use caution while driving through work zones. When workers are on the road, THINK ORANGE, which is the color of construction signs, barrels and warning devices. Please slow down, stay alert and expect the unexpected. Choose to make work zone safety your business at www.choosesafetyforlife.com.
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