Temporary Lane Closures Possible on US 29

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Lane closures will take effect on US 29 north this week as crews repair pavement and potholes, the State Highway Administration (SHA) reports.

Crews may be out Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. between Seneca Drive and MD 175, according to a statement from the SHA.

“The patching and pavement work is the final step for a major traffic shift that moves drivers toward the median,” the statement said.

Drivers will use two lanes as the median barrier is moved to the right shoulder, where crews will build new noise barriers, according to the statement.

A new third lane and sound barriers are part of the $32.7 million project that officials anticipate will be complete in fall 2016.

“We ask for residents’ patience during this period because we know construction is noisy and can be a big distraction, especially at night,” State Highway Administrator Melinda B. Peters said. “Our crews will make every attempt to minimize the amount of noise, however a certain level is unavoidable.”