STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION IMPROVES EASTBOUND US 40 IN WHITE MARSH

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(April 3, 2015) – The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) started improving pavements on the eastbound side of US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) and MD 43 (White Marsh) in Baltimore County. The two projects have a combined value of $1.2 million.

American Infrastructure, Inc. of Fallston, the contractor for the $1.2 million improvements, , will patch, mill and resurface the pavement in two sections: from MD 700 to Mohrs Lane; and from Mohrs Lane to MD 43. Motorists should expect single lane closures along eastbound Pulaski Highway in the White Marsh area between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and, if needed, between 6 a.m. and noon Saturday.

Flagpersons will guide traffic through the highway work zone, which will be marked with temporary signs, cones and barrels. Motorists should also use caution while entering and exiting intersections and driveways.  More than 35,000 vehicles travel along eastbound and westbound Pulaski Highway in White Marsh each day.  The pavement improvements will be complete late spring, weather permitting.

The spring and summer construction season is getting into high gear. For a statewide listing of most SHA projects, click here for e-Road Ready 2015.

In addition to this project, drivers may also encounter mobile or short-term work zones. Always expect the unexpected, pay extra close attention and drive slowly through any work zone. Whether it’s a tree trimming operation or a bridge project, be aware when orange is there: Think Orange (the color of construction equipment and signs), stay alert and slow down.  Everyone is at risk.  In four out of five work zone-related crashes, it is the driver or passenger who is injured or killed. In 2014, nine people lost their lives in Maryland work zone crashes, including four highway workers. While SHA and its transportation partners work hard to keep traffic safely moving in work zones, please partner with us because work zone safety is everyone’s business – slow down and stay alert.  Safer driving. Safer work zones. For everyone.

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