SHA IMPROVES RIVER ROAD INTERSECTION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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Warning Lights to Flash during Left Turns at Braeburn Parkway Intersection; Restricted Turn Movements to Increase Safety

(August 30, 2016) – The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) recently began safety modifications to the MD 190 (River Road) and Braeburn Parkway intersection in Montgomery County.  SHA engineers analyzed the intersection this spring for possible safety enhancements, which include:   
  • Installing traffic-activated overhead flashing signs in both directions of River Road when vehicles turn left onto Braeburn Parkway
  • Restricting Braeburn Parkway traffic in both directions to a right-only turn onto River Road
  • Separating left-turning traffic from through traffic at the intersection

SHA engineers are also evaluating possible safety improvements at nearby intersections on River Road at Pyle Road and Whitter Boulevard.

SHA’s contractor for the $300,000 project is Bruce and Merrilees Electric Company.  Crews may close one lane during off-peak hours during construction, which is expected to be complete by mid-fall, weather permitting.

 
IMAGE - Vehicle detection cameras will be installed to activate flashing lights as vehicles turn left from MD 190 onto Braeburn Parkway. Overhead flashing signs will notify drivers on MD 190 to watch for left turning vehicles. 
 
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.

Maryland drivers can also know before they go by calling 511 or visiting www.md511.org for live traffic updates, including construction delays and lane closures.

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