ELLICOTT CITY, MD – The Howard County Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Bureau of Highways’ Traffic Engineering Division will hold a second community outreach open house on Tuesday, May 19th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., in the Hockley Room at Howard County Library System’s (HCLS) Elkridge Branch, to present traffic calming plans for Old Washington Road in Elkridge. The proposed project calls for the installation of speed humps, speed hump signs, overhead flashing beacon, and speed reduction markings along all of Old Washington Road.
This project reflects my administrations continued commitment to making our roadways safer for residents, pedestrians, cyclists, and commuters alike. These traffic calming improvements along Old Washington Road are designed to reduce speeding, improve driver awareness, and create a safer corridor for everyone who travels through this community. By investing in infrastructure improvements like these, we are continuing our work to strengthen neighborhood safety and enhance quality of life throughout Elkridge and all of Howard County.
During this open house event, DPW staff will be on hand to discuss the proposed traffic calming design, answer questions, and gather public comments.
Those unable to attend the open house who would like to view the plans and/or have questions or comments about the proposed project, should visit DPW’s Traffic Engineering Division’s “Traffic Calming” website or email the office at traffic@howardcountymd.gov. The proposed plans will be posted after the open house on the 19th and all emails should be submitted to the division by no later than June 3, 2026. Please note, this community outreach open house is not an HCLS event; do not call HCLS’s Elkridge Branch if you have questions about the meeting.
An interpreter for people who are deaf or hard of hearing will be available if requested seven working days prior to the meeting. Please call DPW at 410-313-3440 (voice) or use Relay at 7-1-1, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For additional questions about Capital Project T-7089, contact Natasha Aidoo with DPW’s Traffic Engineering Division at 410-313-2430 or email traffic@howardcountymd.gov.