Drivers in Anne Arundel County should plan for nighttime lane closures on MD 214 (Central Avenue) in Edgewater beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration said.
The work zone extends between Camp Letts Road and Beverley Avenue. Contractor Allan Myers MD of Fallston will mill, patch and resurface the roadway, with operations scheduled to run from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights. The project is expected to wrap up in mid-October, weather permitting.
What residents and commuters can expect
Motorists should anticipate alternating single-lane closures and flagging operations through the work zone. Portable message signs are already posted to alert drivers to the upcoming work.
- Work hours: 8 p.m.–5 a.m., Sunday–Thursday nights
- Location: MD 214 (Central Avenue) between Camp Letts Road and Beverley Avenue
- Expected completion: mid-October, weather permitting
- Contractor: Allan Myers MD of Fallston
- Services: For roadside assistance, motorists can call #77
Travel impact and safety reminders
Nighttime closures mean reduced lanes and slower traffic through the area during work hours. Officials urged motorists to stay alert, avoid distractions and obey posted speed limits in the work zone to protect workers and other road users.
To help drivers plan, here is a brief schedule summary:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Start date | Wednesday, Sept. 30 |
| Work hours | 8 p.m.–5 a.m., Sunday–Thursday |
| Location | MD 214 (Central Ave.) between Camp Letts Rd. and Beverley Ave. |
| Contractor | Allan Myers MD (Fallston) |
| Expected completion | Mid-October (weather permitting) |
For the latest updates on this project and other State Highway Administration work, visit roads.maryland.gov. Motorists may also use #77 for roadside assistance if needed while traveling through the area.
Officials recommend that drivers consider alternate routes during overnight hours when possible and allow extra travel time if passing through the Edgewater work zone.
Darius Holloway, Maryland Correspondent
