Northwood News ♦ December 2010

SHA Projects on University Blvd.

This year, the Maryland State Highway Administration has had four road projects along MD 193 (University Blvd) from Connecticut Avenue (MD 185) to I-495 (Capital Beltway).  Here’s a status summary as of 12 November.

The first project is along MD 193 from MD 185 to MD 586.  The scope of work included patching, grinding and resurfacing the existing roadway, ADA ramp upgrades, signal work, repair and/or replacing existing inlets, concrete median, curb and gutter, cleaning pipes, and restriping.  This project was completed in the late summer.

The second project is along MD 193 from MD 586 to Arcola Avenue.  This project is under construction; the contractor is working on ADA and signal task items.  The scope of work is similar to the first project and it is scheduled to be completed, weather permitting, by the end of this year.

The third project is along MD 193 from Arcola Avenue to US 29.  This project was recently advertised and the SHA anticipates initiating construction activities early next year.  The “Notice to Proceed” was scheduled to be issued to the contractor on 15 November 2010.

The fourth project is along MD 193 from US 29 to I-495.  The project scope includes patching, grinding and resurfacing the existing roadway.  This project is being administered by our Maintenance Office and scheduled to be resurfaced by next summer 2011.  This project is on schedule.

For more information, contact Claudine Myers, Chief, Engineering Systems Design Team, District 3, Maryland State Highway Administration (9300 Kenilworth Ave., Greenbelt, Md. 20770); tel: 301.513.7467; E-mail:  cmyers1@sha.state.md.us; Website:  www.roads.maryland.gov.   ■