Project to Improve Pedestrian Crossings and Street Lighting

 

(May 26, 2017) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is beginning a $3 million project to reconstruct MD 140 (Main Street) between Creamery Road and Timbermill Run in Emmitsburg, Frederick County.  Weather permitting, the project will be complete summer 2018.

“MDOT SHA is working closely with town officials and other stakeholders to keep citizens informed about the ongoing roadway projects in Emmitsburg,” said District 7 District Engineer John Concannon. “We thank the community in advance for their patience as we begin the reconstruction project and continue progress on the nearby MD 140 bridge over Flat Run. Please remember to slow down and stay alert within the work zone.”

• Constructing ADA-compliant sidewalks and pedestrian ramps;

• Installing street lighting;

• Adding drainage inlets and pipes for improved roadway drainage;

• Installing crosswalks;

• Paving and striping MD 140.

 

MDOT SHA’s contractor, A.J. Romano, Inc. of Laurel, will perform the work in phases to maintain accessibility during construction. Crews will guide motorists through the work zone by using cones, barrels, signs and a flagging operations, when needed.  Motorists should expect to see crews working Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.  More than 8,800 motorists use this portion of MD 140, each day.

 

The e-Road Ready 2017 electronic construction brochure is now available by clicking here.  The e-brochure highlights major road construction and maintenance projects in each of MDOT SHA’s seven engineering districts which cover Maryland’s 23 counties.

 

While MDOT 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.