Repairs On 14 Miles Of County Roads To Run Through Mid-September

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Starting Monday, crews will begin working on more than 14 miles of county roads in the western region.

Using a “chip seal” process, county crews will patch and spray liquid asphalt emulsion on the roadway and then immediately cover the surface with fine stone. Rubber tired rollers will then push the stone into the asphalt emulsion. Once the stone adheres to the asphalt emulsion, the loose stone will be swept away and the roadway lane markings repainted. The process will extend the life of the roads by seven to 10 years.

Signs will be posted to alert drivers and cyclists of the project and county officials reminded everyone to use caution when traveling through the project area since loose gravel and unmarked pavement can be expected until the work is complete.

Weather permitting, the project should wrap up by the middle of September.

"This vital resurfacing project ensures we are proving reliable and accessible transportation to our residents and visitors by improving the rideability and lifespan of our county maintained roadways. In my approved fiscal year 2025 capital budget, I included a $15.1 million in funding to address critical road resurfacing needs. During the last five years, we have invested more than $53 million in road resurfacing projects, reflecting an increase of more than $30 million over the prior five year period. This historic investment will allow us to continue to address critical resurfacing projects in every corner of Howard County," said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball.

County roads to be addressed by chip sealing will include:

Mount Airy

• Winsor Forest Road (from Long Corner Road To Montgomery County Line)
• Shaffers Mill Road (from Shaffersville Road to Florence Road)
• Shaffersville Road (from Florence Road to Long Corner Road)
• Mullinix Mill Road (from Florence Road to Montgomery County Line)

Woodbine

• Bushy Park Road (from Route 144 to Carrs Mill Road)

Sykesville

• River Road (West Friendship Road to Route 32)

Clarksville

• Broadwater Lane (from Linden Church Road to dead end)

Ellicott City

• Daniels Road (Frederick Road to dead end)