Switch is Part of New Interchange Construction

(August 4, 2016) – Beginning Sunday, August 7, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will switch traffic from the existing Monocacy Boulevard to the newly constructed temporary Monocacy Boulevard (just east of US 15) in Frederick County.  The temporary roadway will be in use until the new interchange is complete in summer 2018, weather permitting.

Motorists should expect single lane closures, as well as temporary 15 minute total closures to enable crews to perform the traffic shift.  Motorists will have the same traffic movements at the US 15/Monocacy Boulevard intersection as they do today.

SHA will use barrels, dynamic message signs and arrow boards to guide motorists through the work zone. More information about the $59 million project can be found here. Nearly 45,000 motorists access US 15 at Monocacy Boulevard each day. The new interchange will provide mobility and safety improvements for motorists.

While SHA and its transportation partners work hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones, each driver needs to actively modify his or her driving style to help prevent crashes. Stay alert and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers.  Slow down and don’t follow too closely. Work Zone Safety is in Your Hands.

Those who have questions about SHA maintenance activities in Frederick County may call the SHA District 7 Office at 301-624-8100, toll-free at 1-800-635-5119 or send email to shadistrict7@sha.state.md.us.