Roadway Projects in Carroll County

All scheduled work is weather/temperature dependent

Eastbound I-70 Bridge over MD 27 (Ridge Rd) - 90% complete

• The southbound MD 27 ramp onto eastbound I-70 reopened to traffic last month. Crews continue to work under the bridge using a single-lane closure on northbound MD 27. Painting is scheduled in early June.
• Two beams were damaged by a truck strike in fall 2025. Repairs to the bridge began in late February and are expected to be completed later this month.

MD 27 (Manchester Road) from West of MD 140 to Hahn Road - 60% complete

• Structure 1 is about 80% complete. The steel sections are currently being installed. 
• Structures 2 and 3 are 95% complete. Remaining work includes grading and paving to connect the new shared-use path.
• This project is constructing a new bicycle/pedestrian path to connect existing sections of the Westminster Community Trail. Completion is expected this fall. 

MD 140 (Baltimore Blvd) between MD 27 (Manchester Rd) and MD 91 (Emory Rd)

• This project is repairing cracks and depressions on the driving surface. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Completion is expected by July. 
• There will be single-lane and shoulder closures on MD 140 during the work hours.

Looking Ahead

MD 26 (Liberty Rd) Bridges over the Liberty Reservoir

• The two bridges were originally built in 1954 and had deck replacements in 1982. This project will replace both bridge decks. The project team is currently reviewing maintenance of the traffic plans during construction. 
• A public meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, June 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Liberty High School. A newsletter was mailed to area residents and property owners in late May.

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

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