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Residents traveling between Hagerstown and surrounding parts of Washington County should prepare for a significant traffic shift starting June 23, as the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) begins the next phase of its US 40 bridge rehabilitation project. The work, now in its early construction stages, will require a full bridge closure and a 15-month detour to maintain safety and mobility during repairs to the aging structure.
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The bridge, located on National Pike over Conococheague Creek, was originally built in 1936 and remains structurally safe. However, SHA officials note that the roadway surface and supporting columns need rehabilitation to ensure continued reliability. As one of the region’s primary travel corridors, US 40 plays a key role in daily transportation through Hagerstown and the wider Washington County area. The repairs are intended to extend the life of the bridge, reduce future maintenance costs, and preserve its historical features.
To accommodate the work, traffic will be rerouted along a signed detour using MD 68, I-70, and MD 63—all state-maintained roads. The detour is scheduled to begin June 23, pending weather and material availability, and is expected to remain in place until August 2026. Although the bridge is targeted to reopen in roughly 15 months, additional project work will continue through July 2027, with minimal anticipated disruption to motorists after the bridge reopens.
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Crews have already installed erosion and sediment control systems and begun upgrading traffic signal infrastructure at MD 63. Work in June will focus on continuing those signal improvements. SHA emphasizes that the rehabilitation design prioritizes both public safety and efficient mobility, and all efforts are being made to reduce impacts on travelers throughout the project duration.
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