***TRAFFIC ADVISORY*** STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION BEGINS ONE-WAY ALTERNATING TRAFFIC PATTERN ACROSS MD 313 IN MILLINGTON JULY 20th Temporary Traffic Signal to Allow Alternating Traffic to Cross Bridge (July 21, 2014) – The State Highway Administration (SHA) began alternating traffic at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 20 with a new temporary traffic signal across the MD 313 (Millington Road) Bridge over the Chester River. One lane of the bridge will remain open in each direction through the remainder of construction, which is expected to be complete early 2015, weather permitting. The traffic signals on each side of the bridge were installed and began flashing yellow mode on Thursday, July 17th. The full green-yellow-red traffic signal cycle began Sunday. Preliminary work on the $1.9 million deck replacement project began June 9. One of the two lanes on the MD 313 bridge will now carry vehicles by alternating traffic with temporary camera controlled traffic signals on each side of the bridge. SHA traffic engineers anticipate the maximum wait for vehicles to cross the bridge from either side during one-lane operations will normally be five minutes, with shorter waits possible. No detours will be established during the construction. “The MD 313 Bridge serves as a vital link for motorists traveling between Queen Anne’s and Kent Counties,” said Melinda Peters, SHA Administrator. “The current bridge was built in 1960 and these improvements will extend its service life for an additional 30 to 40 years.” The bridge is 150 feet in length. The project will replace the existing asphalt deck with concrete and includes new ADA compliant five-feet, eight-inch sidewalks on both sides. The sidewalk improvements will extend 100 feet beyond the bridge on both sides to enhance pedestrian safety. The MD 313 bridge is the primary pedestrian and motor vehicle gateway from downtown Millington across the river to the community’s Waterfront Park and Queen Anne’s County. SHA’s contractor will work Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The work schedule may be subject to change depending on weather and other factors that develop during the bridge deck replacement. SHA awarded the contract to Mumford and Miller Concrete, Inc., of Middletown, Delaware.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:51:42 +0000
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