Improvements Being Made to Main Street in Keedysville

100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1401

Hagerstown, MD 21740 | 240.313.2380

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Danielle Crabb, Director

Phone: 240-313-2384

Email: dcrabb@washco-md.net

IMPROVEMENTS BEING MADE TO MAIN STREET IN KEEDYSVILLE

MDOT SHA begins reconstruction project

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 30, 2018) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) announces the commencement of a reconstruction and safety improvement project on MD 845A (Main Street) between both intersections of MD 34 (Shepherdstown Pike) . The $4.8 million project is estimated to be completed by fall 2019.

This project in Washington County will largely enhance and improve pedestrian access in the Town of Keedysville . There will be construction of ADA-compliant sidewalk and sidewalk ramps and installation of pedestrian lighting. MDOT SHA worked closely with the Town of Keedysville on the style of the street lighting to conform with the town’s character.

Other work on the project includes repairing concrete on the Main Street Bridge over Little Antietam Creek, improving drainage, and paving and restriping Main Street. MDOT SHA will install “Share the Road” signs on Main Street for safe bicycle access.

There will be single lane closures between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. While MDOT SHA and its transportation partners work hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones, each driver is encouraged to use extra caution to help prevent crashes. Stay alert and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers.

For additional information contact Public Relations and Marketing Director Danielle Crabb

at 240-313-2384.

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