Lane Closures Required For 2 Road Projects In Harford County

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Drivers should be aware of a $921,000 road project underway that requires lane closures and will last until spring 2026.

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration started two highway improvement projects in Harford County with one kicking off Sept. 11. Crews will improve the pavement on a 3.4-mile section of MD 165 (Baldwin Mill Road) from MD 152 (Fallston Road) to MD 23 (East-West Highway). They will work 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

During work hours, drivers can expect single-lane closures with flagging operations to control two-way traffic on MD 165. Crews and flaggers will use temporary traffic signs and cones to guide motorists through the work zone.

Crews also are cleaning and painting the MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) bridge over the “Big” Gunpowder Falls this week and should wrap up later this fall 2025. Contractor crews will work along MD 7 during daytime hours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and overnight 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.

During work hours, drivers can expect single-lane closures with flagging operations to control two-way traffic on MD 7. Crews and flaggers will use temporary traffic signs and cones to guide drivers through the work zone.

For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, visit Project Portal or the homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to chart.maryland.gov.