Dowell Road Widening

From South of HG Truman RoadTo South of Bean Road

Calvert County, Maryland

Dowell Road Widening

Informational Public MeetingNovember 14, 2011

Dowell Road Widening

Purpose of the Public Meeting:

• Introduce Team Members• Discuss Existing Conditions• Discuss Proposed Improvements• Discuss Current Project Status• Explain the Next Steps

Existing Conditions:

• Two-lane roadway section• No pedestrian or bicycle accommodations• Existing roadway safety issues• Substandard horizontal alignment

Dowell Road Widening

Dowell Road Widening

Proposed Typical Roadway Section – Northern Section

Dowell Road Widening

Proposed Typical Roadway Section – Southern Section

Dowell Road Widening

Proposed Improvements:

• 0.9 miles of two new travel lanes• One continuous 10-foot center turn lane from

H.G. Truman Road to Ann Marie Gardens Entrance• New curb and 5-foot sidewalk in both directions• Two new 4-foot bicycle lanes within the Roadway

Section• Proposed drainage improvements• Two new stormwater management facilities• Improved turning radii at all cross roads• Improved parking facilities at Grandmother’s Store

Dowell Road Widening

Current Project Status:

• Project design has been performed to 90% completion.

• Current construction plans have been submitted to permitting agencies for review. Project is currently awaiting comments and/or approval.

Calvert Soil Conservation District Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission

• Current Estimated Construction Cost : $4.4 Million, excluding right of way and utility costs.

Dowell Road Widening

The Next Steps

• Begin right of way negotiations and acquisition• Finalize permit acquisition• Begin construction

Dowell Road Widening

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