Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TO HOST PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE ON MD 225 (HAWTHORNE ROAD) CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN CHARLES COUNTY

MD 225 sign

MD 225 sign

​Six-Month Detour Expected While Work is Underway 

(July 1, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) will host an informational public open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at the Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department, 73 Glymont Road, Indian Head, to share information about a project to replace the pipe culvert that carries a branch of Mattawoman Creek beneath MD 225 (Hawthorne Road) in Charles County. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2026 and is expected to be completed in winter 2026-2027.

The project will replace the culvert and resurface the portion of MD 225 that crosses over the creek. This work will improve safety and mobility and reduce future maintenance needs for the existing structure, which was built in 1960. 

To ensure a safe and efficient work zone, a portion of MD 225 will be closed during construction and a detour will be in place for approximately six months. The detour will route northbound and southbound motorists via MD 224 (Livingston Road), MD 227 (Livingston Road) and MD 210 (Indian Head Highway). See map below.

  MD 225 Culvert Replacement Detour Map

Map of MD 225 culvert replacement detour and public meeting

The July 8 open house is an opportunity for residents and commuters to learn more about the project and detour routes, enabling them to better plan their travel in the area. Attendees will be able to view maps and displays, speak with representatives from the State Highway Administration and provide feedback. There will be no formal presentation. Attendees can arrive at their convenience, review the displays, and talk with staff. Project materials will also be available online after the event on the Project Portal page.

Individuals requiring special accommodations or translation services are encouraged to contact the State Highway Administration in advance at shatitlevi@mdot.maryland.gov. Please include the desired language in the subject line. TTY users may call the Maryland Relay Service at 7-1-1.

For more information about this project or the public open house, contact Project Manager Timothy Briner at tbriner@mdot.maryland.gov or 410-545-8409; or Community Relations Manager Kellie Boulware at kboulware1@mdot.maryland.gov or 410-841-1000.

For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, go to Project Portal, or visit the homepage at roa​ds​.maryland.​gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.mary​land.gov.


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