Route 1 Water Main Improvements in Elkridge
The Department of Public Works will begin a capital project on Monday, October 10, weather permitting, to replace approximately three miles of water main along Route 1, between Meadowridge Road and Montgomery Road, Elkridge. Signs are posted in the area to alert motorists and residents of the project, which is scheduled for completion in December 2007. The construction process will start on south end at Meadowridge Rd. and move northwards.
Temporary, single lane closures on Route 1, Meadowridge Road, Montgomery Road, and/or Old Washington Road are necessary to build and install the pipelines over the course of the construction.
To alleviate traffic congestion, work on Route 1 will take place at night; however, work on Old Washington Road will be done during the day. Signs and flagging operations will direct traffic around the construction zone.
The capital project will improve the delivery of water service in this area, where water main breaks along Route 1 are attributed to corrosive soils of the region.
James Irvin, Director, Department of Public Works, said, "The Department is aware that this project will inconvenience the driving public. We appreciate their understanding and patience while these improvements are put into place.”
If you have any questions regarding capital project number W-8238, contact the Department of Public Works Customer Service Representative at 410-313-3440 or by email: publicworks@howardcountymd.gov
UPDATES:
December 2007:
The water main installation and roadway paving on US Route 1 from Meadowridge Road to MD Route 100 are completed. Contractor is performing the punch lists on US Route 1 from Meadowridge Road to Montgomery Road.
September 2007:
Contractor is installing water main at the intersection of US Route 1 and Meadowridge Road, scheduled to be completed by the end of September 2007, weather permitting. Road paving is expected to be completed by the end of October 2007.
July 2007:
Water main installation is completed on US Route 1 from Amberton Drive to Old Washington Road, and road way milling and resurfacing is scheduled for July 2007. Water main installation on US Route 1 from Meadowridge Road (MD Route 103) to MD Route 100 is scheduled for August 2007.
April 2007:
Water main installation is resumed. Contractor is installing water main between Rowanberry Drive and Old Washington Road. Water main installation from Meadowridge Road to MD Route 100 is scheduled for middle of May 2007, weather permitting.
December 2006:
Water main installation completed from Troy Hill Road to Rowanberry Drive. Tie-ins water main from Amberton Drive to Troy Hill Road is in progress. Contractor is preparing for Winter shut down. Work will resume in Spring 2007 from Rowanberry Drive to Old Washington Road, and Meadowridge Road to MD Route 100.
August 2006:
Water main installation and permanent paving is completed on Old Washington.
Week of March 1, 2006:
Contractor will be installing the water main on US Route 1, northbound lane, from Troy Hill Road to Old Washington Road; weather permitting.
Week of January 23, 2006:
Contractor will begin connecting the new water main to properties on Old Washington Road from US 1 to Montgomery Road. Prior to connection, residents will be notified that it will be necessary to temporarily shut down water for a few hours.
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