Heads up, Howard County residents and commuters: a significant infrastructure upgrade is set to disrupt traffic near the Savage Guilford Road and Vollmerhausen Road intersection starting July 15th. This update involves the replacement of a Pressure Reduction Valve (PRV) — a critical component of the water system that helps to evenly distribute water by relieving pressure from higher to lower zones. The improvement project, which according to Howard County's announcement, is not just swapping out the valve; it's a holistic overhaul including the adjoining pipes and electrical elements needed to make the system more reliable.
Construction will take place during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will necessitate the closure of the northbound lane on Savage Guilford Road and the westbound lane on Vollmerhausen Road. It's projected to quickly wrap up by the end of September if the weather decides to play nice. For motorists, the coming months will undoubtedly involve a bit of hassle as signs and flagging operations are to be expected to manage the flow of traffic.
Amid construction, county officials are reminding everyone to be vigilant. Reduce speeds, respect the narrower lanes, and watch out for highway workers. One official statement reminds us that, "While the County and its transportation partners work hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones, drivers are reminded to stay alert and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers", as detailed by Howard County. It's on us to ensure work zone safety isn't put at risk — so let's all do our part and keep those eyes peeled.
Any questions or if your curiosity has been piqued about the specifics of Capital Project S-6600, Public Works Customer Service is the place to hit up at 410-313-3440 or a quick email drop to [email protected] will get you the answers you need. Stay informed, stay safe, and plan to leave a little early — for your commute is about to get a tad more interesting for the next couple of months.
