Roadway Projects in Carroll County

All scheduled work is weather/temperature dependent

MD 27 (Manchester Road) from west of MD 140 ramp to Hahn Road - 15% complete

• This project is building a shared-use path along MD 27 to connect existing sidewalk along Hahn Road, install new crosswalks and pedestrian signals, and improve area drainage.
• Crews poured concrete for the barrier wall along the west side of MD 27. Guardrail was also installed on both sides and attached to the new barrier wall.
• The project is paused as SHA makes design changes due to underground utility conflicts.

MD 91 (Emory Road) Bridges over the North Branch of the Patapsco River and Maryland Midland Railroad- 30% complete

• River bridge: The deck and girders were removed from the bridge. Crews are now removing the abutments. Both piers remain.

• Railroad bridge: The deck, girders and one of the two piers were removed from the bridge over the railroad tracks. Crews excavated abutment A and are now working on abutment B. They are now testing micropiles.

• The MD 91 bridges closed in April to traffic. The detour route directs motorists to MD 30 or MD 140 depending on travel direction. A map is available by clicking here. 
• SHA is working with the contractor to install "Truck Detour" signs with an arrow directing large vehicles to continue on MD 91 at the entrance to Hollingsworth Road, Lawndale Road and East Lawndale Road. The signs are currently being fabricated. SHA expects the signs to be posted in early June . 

MD 140 (Baltimore Blvd) between Sandymount Rd and Bethel Rd - Highway maintenance

• Project will remove the top layer of asphalt, repair cracks and depressions, and install a new driving surface. The work will start this month and be complete by July, weather permitting.
• The one-mile project has an overnight work schedule. 

Springfield Ave (MD 851) between Main St and Warfield Ave - 30% complete

• Crews are installing new storm drain pipe and structures. New curb, gutter and sidewalk is also being constructed. There is a single-lane closure to safely facilitate the work. A flagging operation is maintaining travel in both directions.
• This drainage improvement project is expected to be complete this fall.

Looking Ahead

MD 140 (Baltimore Blvd) at MD 91 (Emory Rd) - Intersection improvements

• SHA is working on the Design and schedule to change the signal operations on westbound MD 140 to southbound MD 91. New phasing will only permit a left turn using a green arrow. 
• The project to create a turning movement on Michele Brauning Drive and bike lanes on MD 140 is paused.

MDOT SHA Offices and Shops will be closed on Wednesday, June 19.

Contact Elizabeth Harris, Community Relations Manager, for more project information: eharris8@mdot.maryland.gov