Baltimore-Washington Parkway Repairs Expedited After Pressure From State Leaders
LANHAM — Responding to deteriorating road conditions on the Baltimore/Washington Parkway, the National Park Service (NPS) announced on March 27 it will use emergency contracting authority to begin repairing the damaged highway.
NPS will begin a new phase of enhanced repairs to fix the road conditions on the parkway on March 29, said an NPS news release. Originally set to take place in the fall, the larger repavement project on the parkway will now begin in mid-April after a push from state leaders.
“The current state of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway is unacceptable – it’s a hazard for drivers and has led to serious congestion and traffic issues,” said Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.).
“That’s why I wrote to the National Park Service stressing the urgent need to make these repairs immediately. I appreciate their efforts to work with us and prioritize this issue. This decision will ensure that repair work will begin right away so that Maryland residents can return to a safe, reliable commute.”
Read more: https://pgs.thesentinel.com/2019/04/03/baltimore-washington-parkway-repairs-expedited-after-pressure-from-state-leaders/
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