Ellicott City is about to see improvements for pedestrians along one of its main thoroughfares, as Howard County kicks off the US 40 Pedestrian Improvement Project. Starting August 5th, a new sidewalk spanning 600 linear feet will be installed on eastbound US 40, from Rogers Avenue to 8659 Baltimore National Pike, aiming to enhance connectivity in the area. Weather allowing, the project is slated for completion by late August 2024, as detailed by a Howard County press release.
County Executive Calvin Ball highlighted the local government's focus on multimodal transportation, noting in a statement obtained by Howard County's official website, "To help us expand multimodal transportation in Howard County, including in our Ellicott City community, my Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget included $14.7 million in County funding for sidewalks, bike lanes, pathways and other Complete Streets infrastructure that makes projects like this possible." The project, part of the County’s WalkHoward Pedestrian Master Plan, demonstrates an effort to increase the safety and accessibility of the region's streets.
Motorists using US 40 during the construction period may experience some disruptions. Signage will be placed in the project area to alert commuters, with the eastbound right turn lane to Rogers Avenue temporarily closed during work hours, from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. County officials are urging drivers to remain vigilant and heed the work zone traffic instructions to ensure crew safety.
Those seeking more details on Capital Project J-4177 can reach out to Howard County Public Works Customer Service at 410-313-3440 or get in touch via email at [email protected].
