(July 15, 2020) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is implementing flagging operations as work continues to minimize flooding along MD 450 (Defense Highway) in Gambrills, Anne Arundel County. 

Flagging operations will be in effect between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays through next week. 

Work began earlier this year for the realignment of the Bell Branch channel. Crews have cleaned the sediment-filled culverts located east of Huntwood Drive where the Bell Branch channel crosses MD 450. Crews are starting work on the south side of MD 450 for the southern part of the channel. 

MDOT SHA’s contractor, Romano Concrete Construction of Laurel, MD, is performing the work.

MDOT SHA works hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones for our crews as well as our customers. Drivers need to stay alert, focus on driving and, look for reduced speed limits, as well as other driving pattern changes. Drive like you work here and slow down in construction zones. 

For a list of all major MDOT SHA projects, go to Project Portal. Visit our homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov.

Editor’s Note

MDOT SHA has a record number of highway construction projects underway across the state to reduce congestion and improve safety.  From intersection improvements to widening and new interchange construction, MDOT SHA is investing in projects to enhance the commute and daily travel for millions of Marylanders.  MDOT SHA maintains more than 2,500 bridges and 17,000 miles of non-toll state roads – the interstate, US and state numbered routes in Maryland’s 23 counties.