Pedestrian Access Improvement Project Coming to Easton

EASTON, Md. – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning construction on a $9.9 million project in Easton.

The project is designed to improve pedestrian safety while also enhancing intersection operations along a 1.7-mile stretch of US 50 (Ocean Gateway) between MD 331 (Dover Road) and MD 328 (Matthewstown Road/Goldsborough Street).

A preliminary schedule has been established, with work starting along westbound US 50 near Bartlett Avenue. Drivers should expect single lane closures between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Work hours in the eastbound direction will be 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The project is expected to be completed in fall 2027, weather permitting.

The project will include the installation of the following:

• new sidewalks along both sides of US 50;
• new signalized pedestrian crossings at the US 50 intersections;
• extension of US 50 left-turn lanes at Dutchmans Lane and MD 331;
• construction of raised/landscaped medians;
• construction of channelizing islands along US 50 at Hawkes Hill Road, High Street and Heworth Road;
• drainage improvements throughout the corridor;
• reconstruction of the US 50/MD 331 traffic signals; and
• median channelization to restrict left turns from Lomax Street to westbound US 50.

Motorists should anticipate lane shifts and single-lane closures on US 50, as well as occasional flagging operations on side streets throughout the duration of the project. To minimize traffic impact, major work on US 50 may be performed during overnight hours. Work details, including specific location improvements, schedules and hours, will be shared as crews approach each phase of work.

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