MD 328 Planning and Environmental Linkages Study
Identifying Needs and Potential Improvements Along MD 328
In spring 2023, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) started planning for potential improvements along MD 328 (Matthewstown Road) between US 50 and Black Dog Alley in Talbot County. The study team will assess the transportation needs along MD 328, including traffic operations, safety, and pedestrian and bicyclist accommodations. Known as a Planning and Environmental Linkages Study, the effort will identify and prioritize individual, standalone projects within the corridor. This study will identify the needs and recommend corresponding improvements to move into the preliminary design phase. The study is anticipated to be complete in spring 2024.
What is a Planning and Environmental Linkages Study?
This planning study is an approach to transportation decisionmaking supported by the Federal Highway Administration that considers environmental, community and economic goals early in the planning stage and carries them through project development, including design and construction. This can lead to a seamless decision-making process that minimizes duplication of effort, promotes environmental stewardship and reduces delays in project implementation.
Study Overview
MD 328 between US 50 and Black Dog Alley is a two-lane roadway (one lane in each direction) that allows access to properties and has a posted speed limit that varies from 30-50 mph. This section of MD 328 is approximately 1.6 miles. Delays occur today due to turning vehicles and queuing associated with signalized intersections. In addition, there are limited bicycle and pedestrian facilities. As continued development and redevelopment occur, additional transportation improvements may be needed.
Public Input is Important
The team will continue to engage the community as the study progresses. If your community would like to meet with the team, or if you would like to be placed on the project mailing list to be informed of future public meetings, please contact the Project Manager using the contact information listed in this newsletter. You can also take our survey to help the study team identify needs along the MD 328 corridor. The survey can be accessed on the website here or by using the QR Code below.
Request for Assistance
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MD 328 Planning and Environmental Linkages Study
is evaluating improvements along MD 328 (Matthewstown Road) between US 50 and Black Dog Alley in Talbot County.
We want to hear from you!
Please take our survey to help the study team identify needs and develop potential improvements along the MD 328 corridor. The survey can be accessed on the Project Portal page at https://bit.ly/MDOTSHA-MD328-US50-PEL or by using the QR code to the right.
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
707 NORTH CALVERT STREET, MAIL STOP C-301
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21202
For More Information
Please contact:
Carmeletta T. Harris, Project Manager
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration
Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering
707 N. Calvert Street, MS C-301
Baltimore, MD 21202
Email: MD328PELSTUDY@mdot.maryland.gov
Phone: 410.545.8522
Toll-Free: 1.800.548.5026
Holly Pearl, Community Relations Manager
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration
Office of Communications
707 N. Calvert Street, MS C-410
Baltimore, MD 21202
Email: MD328PELSTUDY@mdot.maryland.gov
Phone: 443.202.0934
Toll-Free: 1.800.548.5026
Find Us on the Web:
For more information on this study, please visit the State Highway Administration’s Project Portal at: https://bit.ly/MDOTSHAMD328-US50-PEL You may also use the QR code below.