major bridge work and traffic pattern changes begin spring 2011

TRAVEL ADVISORY
MAJOR BRIDGE WORK AND TRAFFIC PATTERN
CHANGES BEGIN SPRING 2011
US 40 (Baltimore National Pike) Bridge over Patapsco River
at the Baltimore/ Howard County Line
SHA Work to Extend Life of Heavily-Traveled,
Four-Lane Bridge
The State Highway Administration (SHA) is rehabilitating the
bridge carrying US 40 (Baltimore National Pike) over the
Patapsco River at the Baltimore/Howard County line. The
project begins spring 2011 and will be complete fall 2013,
weather permitting.
Originally constructed in 1936, the four-lane bridge is structurally
safe but requires rehabilitation and partial replacement to
extend its service life. SHA and its contractor will remove and
replace the entire bridge from the concrete arches upward.
Work includes removing and replacing the deteriorated
concrete deck and floor beams, replacing all columns, and
repairing the remaining concrete parts of the bridge.
To minimize impacts to the traveling public, area residents
and businesses, and Patapsco Valley State Park users,
SHA will keep the US 40 river crossing open to motorists
during construction by using two temporary bridges, one on the westbound side and one on the eastbound side of the
existing four-lane bridge. Each temporary bridge will carry two lanes of traffic in the same direction.
Expect Lane Closures and Traffic Impacts
Along with major construction-related traffic pattern changes, there will be two long-term closures of one lane along
westbound US 40 during bridge rehabilitation work. SHA’s contractor will also need to close a lane along eastbound
and westbound US 40 during the day or at night when moving equipment and materials through the work zone or
switching traffic patterns during construction. Pedestrians, cyclists, and park visitors will not be able to use the bridge
or access this area of river during this time. These traffic pattern changes and long-term lane closures will significantly
increase travel time for all motorists traveling along US 40 between Baltimore and Howard counties.
SHA urges citizens to plan ahead for extra travel time along US 40 and consider alternative routes, such as I-70 and MD 144
(Frederick Road), to cross the Patapsco River. If traveling from I-695, drivers may use I-70 to avoid the work zone.
Bridge Work to Begin Spring 2011
• Site work began in February. Work along the roadway approaches and under the bridge is now underway.
It includes installing environment and sediment controls and securing utilities.
• This spring, the first temporary bridge will be built along the westbound side of the US 40 bridge. To build it, SHA will
close the right lane of westbound US 40 to traffic for approximately three to six months.
• Two lanes of westbound traffic will be shifted to the first temporary bridge and the two lanes of eastbound traffic
will be moved to the other side of the existing bridge.
• Crews will then construct the second temporary bridge along the eastbound side of the US 40 bridge. As traffic flows
on the temporary bridges, crews will remove and replace the deck and other parts of the existing bridge.
•
Once rehabilitation is complete, all traffic will be moved back to the newly-rehabilitated bridge, and the contractor will remove the temporary bridges. The right lane of westbound US 40 will be closed to traffic again for approximately three to six months
for the removal of the temporary bridge on westbound US 40. Removal of the second temporary bridge on eastbound US 40 will not require a long-term lane closure.
Work-Zone Safety – Choose Safety for Life!
Plan and be prepared! US 40 is a major highway connecting Baltimore and Howard counties and carries thousands
of motorists each day. SHA may have crews working on the bridge and in the park area during the day and at night.
Stay alert for equipment being moved in and out of the work zone. Drive safely at the appropriate speed limit
through the work zone - the bridge travel lanes will be narrow and crews may shift traffic at any given time. Use
extra caution for worker safety and your own. Remember - approximately 85 percent of work-zone crashes cause
injury or death to those traveling the highway.
For More Information
Learn more about the project and track its progress! Follow SHA on Facebook – MD SHA US 40 Patapsco Bridge or
visit SHA’s website at www.roads.maryland.gov and click on Projects and Studies/SHA Projects Page/Baltimore
County/Bridge 3109 over Patapsco River. You may also contact:
Mr. Bill Kline – Project Engineer
SHA District Four Office – Construction Division
320 West Warren Road, Hunt Valley MD 21030
Phone: 410-229-2420 Toll-free: 1-866-998-0367
SHADistrict4@sha.state.md.us
Request for Assistance
The Maryland Relay Service can assist teletype users at 711. SHA will provide a telephonic interpreter at the above
numbers for those who need assistance with the English language.
Martin O’Malley, Governor
Anthony Brown, Lieutenant Governor
Beverley K. Swaim-Staley, Secretary
Neil J. Pedersen, Administrator
Maryland Department of Transportation
State Highway Administration
District Four
320 West Warren Road
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030
ATTENTION
US 40 COMMUTERS
• Construction to rehabilitate bridge begins Spring
2011 with completion expected in 2013.
• Traffic changes include long term lane closure
along westbound US 40.
• Suggested alternate routes to cross Patapsco River
include I-70 and MD 144 (Frederick Road).
• For details during construction, join us on
Facebook – MD SHA US 40 PATAPSCO BRIDGE.
• When traveling through the work zone, remember
– 85% of people killed in work zones are drivers
or passengers. STAY ALERT AND SLOW DOWN.
• Pedestrian and bicycle access is restricted
during construction.
SHA appreciates the patience and cooperation of the
community and apologizes for any inconvenience.
Always buckle up, and please drive safely.
VIAJE CONSULTOR
LOS CAMBIOS IMPORTANTES DEL TRABAJO DE LA PUENTE Y
DE LA PATRÓN DE TRÁFICO COMIENZAN LA PRIMAVERA 2011
US 40 (Baltimore Carretera Nacional) sobre el Río de
Patapsco en la Línea del Condado de Baltimore/Howard
ATENCIÓN A USUARIOS DE LA US 40:
• La construcción para rehabilitar la puente comienza en primavera
2011 y se espera fenecer en 2013.
• Los ajustes al patron del tráfico incluyen corte de carril a largo
plazo con rumbo al oeste de la 40.
• Las rutas alternas sugeridos para cruzar el Río de Patapsco
incluyen I-70 y MD 144 (el Camino de Frederick).
• Para detalles durante construcción, síganos en Facebook –
MD SHA US 40 PATAPSCO BRIDGE.
• Al viajar por la zona del trabajo, recuerde – 85% de personas
matada en zonas de trabajo son conductores o pasajeros.
MANTENGANSE ALERTA Y VAYA DESPACIO.
• El acceso del peatón y bicicleta está restringido durante
la construcción.
SHA aprecia la paciencia y la cooperación de la comunidad y se
disculpa por cualquier inconveniente. Siempre póngase el cinturón
de seguridad y maneje con precaucion.
Para más información del proyecto: Síganos en Facebook en
www.facebook.com/MDSHAUS40PatapscoBridge o llame
1-866-998-0367 o visite la página de proyecto en roads.maryland.gov
여행 권고 사항
중요 교량 작업 및 교통 유형 변경사항 2011년 봄에 시작
볼티모어/하워드 카운티 라인의 패타스코 강을 건너는
US 40(볼티모어 내셔널 파이크)
주의 US 40 이용자
• 교량 재건 공사가 2011년 봄 착공하여 2013년에 완공될
예정입니다.
• 공사로 인해 US 40 서쪽 방향의 장기 차선도 폐쇄됩니다.
• 패타스코 강을 건너는 대체 노선으로 I-70과
MD 144(프레드릭 도로)를 이용할 수 있습니다.
• 건설 기간 중 세부 정보를 알고 싶으면 페이스북 –
MD SHA US 40 PATAPSCO BRIDGE을 참조하십시오.
• 작업 지역을 통행할 때 다음을 명심하십시오 – 작업 지역에서
사망한 사람의 85%가 운전자나 승객입니다. 감속하고 안전
운전하시기 바랍니다.
• 건설 기간 중 보행자 또는 자전거의 접근이 제한됩니다.
SHA에서는 여러분의 인내와 협조에 감사드리며 불편을 끼쳐
드린 것에 대해 사과드립니다. 항상 안전벨트를 착용하고 안전
운행하십시오.
프로젝트 정보: 다음 페이스북을 참조하십시오.
www.facebook.com/MDSHAUS40PatapscoBridge
또는 1-866-998-0367 로 전화하거나 roads.maryland.gov
의 프로젝트 페이지를 방문하십시오.