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July 23, 2009

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Howard County and State Highways will Install New Traffic Signal at Busy Ellicott City Intersection

MD 103/Brampton Parkway/New Cut Road Signal Operational by Spring 2010

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Ken Ulman announced today that the County will fund a new traffic signal at the MD 103 (Montgomery Road) intersection with Brampton Parkway and New Cut Road to relieve traffic congestion and improve safety for motorists. The installation should be complete in Spring 2010, weather permitting.

County Executive Ken Ulman asked the Maryland Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration, to conduct a new traffic study in response to calls and e-mails the County received from concerned residents about the increase in traffic. The new SHA study found the realignment of New Cut Road, adjacent to Brampton Parkway, created a “four-leg intersection, additional traffic and new turning movements.” It also reported that nearly 28,000 vehicles travel along this section of MD 103 each day. It went on to recommend the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection.

“This is how good government works. Residents brought this traffic concern to our attention, we asked SHA to reevaluate the intersection and traffic flow; and based on results, improvements will be made,” said Ulman. “This is a win-win project in that it improves safety and traffic flow for motorists.” County Councilperson Courtney Watson who represents this area said, “Cooperation between county and state agencies made this safety improvement a reality for our citizens and I’m extremely pleased with this outcome.”

SHA will design and construct the new traffic signal, and Howard County will fund 100% of the cost, estimated at between $150,000 and $200,000. When complete, the traffic signal will include pedestrian safety enhancements with automated pedestrian system technology.