MDOT to host virtual public meeting on MD 90 corridor study

 

(June 18, 2022) The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will host a virtual public meeting about potential improvements along the MD 90 corridor in Worcester County on Tuesday, June 21 from 6:30-8 p.m.
 
MDOT SHA is in the process of evaluating improvements on MD 90 between US 50 and MD 528. Improvements to the MD 90 corridor have been identified as the top transportation priorities by Worcester County and Ocean City.
 
The Microsoft Teams meeting will familiarize attendees with the purpose of the Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study, which is a part of the process to evaluate the proposed improvements and will identify long-term transportation needs including traffic operations, capacity, safety, economic development, pedestrian and bicyclist accessibility, and emergency evacuations.
 
MDOT SHA representatives will be available to answer study-related questions at the meeting. The public is encouraged to leave comments and ask questions ahead of time on the “MD 90 (Ocean City Expressway) Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study” Project Portal Page at https://bit.ly/MDOTSHA-MD-90-PEL-Study. Attendees will also be able to send questions or comments through the Q & A feature during the meeting.
 
The meeting link will be posted on the Project Portal Page. The phone number to call in to the meeting is +1 667-262-2962, Phone Conference ID: 380 108 431#.
 
Those calling in to the meeting will be able to hear the presenters and discussion but will be unable to see the presentation. Project materials are available for viewing on the Project Portal Page.
 
MDOT SHA is also conducting a survey to help the study team identify needs along the MD 90 corridor. The survey can be accessed on the Project Portal Page.
 
On Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced $15 million in funding to advance the state’s “Reach the Beach” plan designed to address congestion and future traffic demand crossing the Chesapeake Bay. The funds allow MDOT SHA to accelerate planning and move to the design phase for improvements to the MD 90 corridor.
 
“By moving forward on a new Chesapeake Bay crossing and with the modernization of MD 90—the Gateway to Ocean City—we will be providing a safe, efficient, 21st century transportation system for the Eastern Shore, which will allow us to continue to grow our economy, and which will ensure that Marylanders and visitors alike can enjoy all that Ocean City and the Eastern Shore have to offer,” Hogan said.
 
MD 90, which is the primary access point for Ocean Pines, currently experiences significant congestion in the event of a traffic incident or impediment on US 50 at the southern end of Ocean City. Both MD 90 and US 50 also are primary hurricane evacuation routes.