​Project Will Enhance Safety in Davidsonville Area 

(May 27, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning construction on a new traffic signal on MD 2 (Solomons Island Road) at the Birdsville Road intersection in Anne Arundel County. 

The new signal will be equipped with cameras to efficiently help manage traffic flow at the intersection. When construction is complete, drivers on northbound MD 2 turning left onto Birdsville Road will have a dedicated left-turn signal that will stop approaching southbound MD 2 traffic with a red light. Additionally, drivers on Birdsville Road turning left onto northbound MD 2 will also have a dedicated left-turn signal. 

Crews will install “Signal Ahead” identification beacons along MD 2 prior to the intersection, upgrade signage and apply new pavement markings. 

State Highway Administration crews are scheduled to work during off-peak hours with shoulder closures; work hours are subject to change. Drivers may encounter periodic lane shifts as needed.   

Contractor Lumin8 of Linthicum will use temporary traffic signs, barrels and cones to guide motorists through the work zone. Construction completion and signal activation are expected in late summer 2026, weather permitting. Customers may contact the District 5 Office at 410-841-1000 or 800-331-5603 for additional information.

The State Highway Administration appreciates customers’ patience during construction as we work to improve Maryland’s transportation system. Drivers are asked to be alert, focused and aware of reduced speed limits and different driving patterns. Slow down and move over in work zones. It’s the law. Motorists in need may dial #77 on their mobile devices for assistance.   

This project is consistent with the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Serious About Safety​ initiative, a department-wide commitment to advance improvements that drive safety goals and save lives.​