Current/Upcoming Roadway and Bridge Projects:

Mechanics Valley Road Bridge over CSX Railroad, Bridge No. CE0042
This project is the replacement of an existing prestressed concrete bridge on reinforced concrete foundations over CSX railroad with a new bridge and approach roadway that will safely meet the current and future roadway needs.  Preliminary design is complete and a new bridge will be positioned to the west of the existing bridge, and the intersection of Mechanics Valley Road and Bouchelle Road will be raised to improve the intersection sight distance.  The County is in the process of completing the last requirements to obtain approval for semi-final and final design using Federal Funds, and it is anticipated semi-final design will start in late January 2019 or early February 2019. Pending design completion, property acquisitions, and utility relocations, construction is anticipated to start in Fiscal Year 2026.

Mechanics Valley Road Bridge CE0042 Public Meeting Information
Mechanics Valley Road Bridge CE0042 4(f) Request for Public Comment

Project Manager: Jonathan Pohlman

Replacement of CE0055- Belvidere Road Bridge over CSX Railroad
The existing bridge is currently in poor condition, the bridge will require substantial rehabilitation in the near future to the bridge foundations and supporting roadway.  In addition, the existing bridge is functionally obsolete, meaning the bridge road width is not in accordance with current standards.  Construction of a new bridge will provide a new wider and modern bridge with 2 lanes in both directions and improved roadway to accommodate the substantial growth in traffic volumes, in connection with Maryland Transportation Authority’s I-95 at Belvidere Road Interchange Project. 

The new bridge will be built offline in order to maintain traffic and give a chance to complete construction of the bridge and approaches. A temporary road will maintain through traffic during of construction.  It is anticipated the construction duration will be between 15 and 18 months. 

DPW has obtained funding for design and is seeking approval for additional money for property, utilities, and construction within the next two years. Assuming the Department obtains funding, approval project advertisement could be as early as the Fall of 2025 and construction in 2026.

Belvidere Road Bridge CE0055 Public Meeting Information
Belvidere Road Bridge CE0055 Replacement FAQ

Project Manager: Remon Hanna

Oldfield Point Road Improvement
The project limits are from Old Chestnut Road south to Breon Lane and will include widening roadway, improving horizontal and vertical roadway alignments, drainage improvements, replacement of culverts at Jones Creek and smaller culverts at several other locations.  The project is currently in final design and permitting.  Property acquisition is currently underway with the County’s consultant Property Specialists. Utility relocation is expected to be completed in 2026. Funding for the first phase of construction is scheduled to be approved in Fiscal Year 2027. The project will be completed in multiple phases, starting with the southern end. 

Oldfield Point Road Improvements Public Meeting Information - March 2013
Oldfield Point Road Improvements FAQ

Current and Upcoming Waste Water Projects:

Holloway Beach Sewer Extension

This project is intended to provide sewer service to the homes in the Holloway Beach Community in Charlestown, MD.  The homes currently utilize onsite septic systems for wastewater disposal.

These properties are mostly older properties with no records on the existing septic systems. The Cecil County Health Department (CCHD) has repeatedly recommended extension of public sewer to this area.  Holloway Beach is listed in the Master Water & Sewer Plan as an area in need of public sewer.

The CCHD considers Holloway Beach to be a priority needs area due to historical problems (e.g., soils evaluations on vacant lots have a number of disapprovals, a number of marginal repairs, a large number of sewage discharge nuisance cases and evidence of undocumented repairs) and recommends a public sewer in this area.

The project is expected to be completely funded through a combination of State and Federal grants and, with participation of all of the property owners, it has the potential to be implemented at no cost to the homeowner.

All parcels with homes on them will be required to connect to the new sewer. The wastewater from the Holloway Beach area will be conveyed to the adjacent Northeast River Advanced Wastewater Plant for ultimate treatment and discharge.

Project Manager: Jonathan Pohlman

Route 40 West Sanitary Sewer Extension
This project is intended to provide sanitary sewer service for future development along the Route 40 business corridor from Route 272 to the east of Cool Springs Road. It is the County’s intent to extend sanitary sewer service to the area in phases over time to protect public health and the environment and to help facilitate economic development.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 are the subject of an upcoming public hearing and propose to extend sanitary sewer service to portions of the US 40 corridor which are not currently served by sanitary sewer, including:

• 2867 to 2680 Pulaski Highway on the north side of Route 40 (Phase 1)
• Parcel 908 to 258 Wells Camp Road on the south side of Route 40 (Phase 1)
• 3105 Pulaski Highway to Parcel 819 on the north side of Route 40 (Phase 2)
• Parcel 863 to 3040 Pulaski Highway on the south side of Route 40 (Phase 2)

Project Manager: Jonathan Pohlman

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