(April 7, 2011) – Next week, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) begins three resurfacing projects in Prince George’s County.  The projects total more than $5 million and will improve sections of MD 201 and southbound I-95 / I-495 (Capital Beltway). 

“The pavement projects we begin are investments that will extend the life of these roads for years to come,” said SHA District 3 Engineer Brian Young.  “Particularly as we observe National Work Zone Safety Awareness Month in Maryland, I urge drivers to remain alert when driving through work zones, especially for lane shifts during construction.  By following the rules of the road, everyone – including workers - can arrive home safely.”

All projects have scheduled nighttime lane and ramp closures between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, with Monday through Friday daytime closures as needed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the work along southbound I-95.  Traffic may be detoured during different phases of construction, along with temporary ramp closures this summer.  Travel advisories will be issued prior to any detours or ramp work.

Ramps to be Resurfaced at Southbound I-95/I-495 to Auth Road/southbound MD 5

$235,000 - Resurfacing project on the shared ramp from southbound I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) to Auth Road/southbound MD 5 (Branch Avenue) in Camp Springs.  The shared ramp splits into two separate ramps to serve motorists accessing either Auth Road or southbound MD 5.  Weather permitting, construction will be complete this summer.

Work includes removing the top layer of asphalt and resurfacing both ramps.  SHA will also install new pavement markings.  The work is necessary because the base layer of the roadway has settled and created an uneven driving surface on the ramp.  This irregular surface can pose a safety hazard for motorists exiting from southbound I-95/I-495 to MD 5 and Auth Road.  This contract was awarded to Aggregate Industries, Inc. of Greenbelt.

An overnight seven-mile detour will be required this summer, motorists will use the ramp for westbound MD 414 (Saint Barnabas Road) and use the MD 414 interchange to re-enter northbound I-95/I-495 to head back to southbound MD 5. 

Five Miles of Southbound I-95 and Interchange Ramps to be Resurfaced

$3.8 million - safety and resurfacing project on a five-mile section of southbound I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) between D’Arcy Road and MD 5 (Branch Avenue), the MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) entrance and exit ramps, and the bridges over Suitland Road, Suitland Parkway and MD 4.  Weather permitting, the project should be complete spring 2012.

SHA will grind and resurface southbound I-95/I-495 between MD 5 and D’Arcy Road, the ramps to MD 4 from southbound I-95/I-495, the ramps to southbound I-95/I-495 from MD 4 and the bridges over Suitland Road, Suitland Parkway and MD 4.  Other work includes repairing/replacing existing inlets, cleaning pipes, roadway patching, repairing/replacing guardrail, repairing/replacing concrete curb and gutter and installing new pavement markings.  This contract was awarded to F.O. Day Co., Inc. of Rockville.

One-Half of MD 201 to be Resurfaced

$1.2 million - Half-mile segment of MD 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) between Tuxedo Road and Frolich Lane in Cheverly.  Weather permitting, the project should be complete this fall.

Work includes grinding and resurfacing all lanes of MD 201 between Tuxedo Road and Frolich Lane, as well as the interchange ramps with US 50 (John Hanson Highway) and MD 295 (Baltimore Washington Parkway).  Other work includes roadway patching, improving drainage, replacing/repairing curbs and gutters, and upgrading sections of damaged guardrail.  This contract was awarded to American Infrastructure, Inc.

When workers are on the road, THINK ORANGE, which is the color of construction signs, barrels and warning devices.  Please slow down, stay alert and expect the unexpected.  Choose to make work zone safety your business at www.choosesafetyforlife.com.  Citizens who have questions about traffic operations on State numbered routes in Prince George’s County may call SHA’s District 3 Office at 301-513-7300 or toll free at 1-800-749-0737. Citizens can also subscribe to the District 3 RSS feed at roads.maryland.gov

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