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For Immediate Release

MDOT SHA MD 26 Bridges Over Liberty Reservoir Project
Public Meeting, June 17^th

Westminster, MD, Thursday, June 4, 2026 – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is scheduled to host a public meeting for citizens to learn about a project to replace the bridge decks on the two MD 26 (Liberty Road) bridges over the Liberty Reservoir near Eldersburg, Carroll County. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Liberty High School, 5855 Bartholow Road, Eldersburg.

According to MDOT SHA’s Bridges over Liberty webpage, the public meeting will provide attendees with an opportunity to view maps and displays highlighting the proposed plans and traffic maintenance options. The meeting will include a formal presentation from SHA representatives beginning at

6:00 p.m. to provide an overview of the project and discuss important milestones, timelines, and impacts. After the presentation, SHA representatives will be available to listen to feedback and answer project-related questions. Your feedback will be valuable as SHA works to advance the project.

For questions about the MD 26 (Liberty Road) Bridges over Liberty Reservoir Project, please contact Mr. Christopher Arendt. P.E., Project Manager
State Highway Administration, Office of Structures 707 North Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-545-8337 Email: Carendt@mdot.maryland.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Christine Cambareri
Public Relations
410-386-2043

The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities, and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact The Department of Citizen Services, 410.386.3600 or 1.888.302.8978 or MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or email ada@carrollcountymd.gov as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.