Thank you for contacting the Bureau of Highways. Route 108 is maintained and any work being done would be handled by the State Highway Administration . Please contact them directly in regards to your concern at 410-582-5650..This ticket will be closed

Thank you for your report. MDOT SHA owns and maintains all non-toll, numbered roads in Maryland's 23 counties such as I-495 (the Capital Beltway), MD 355 (Rockville Pike) and US 40 (Baltimore National Pike). This issue is not under County jurisdiction and must be addressed by the State Highway Administration (SHA). This ticket will be closed in SeeClickFix.

Please contact the SHA directly at 410-582-5650 or toll free at 1-800-543-2515 or communications@sha.state.md.us. If you found an additional issue that needs the SHA's attention, their customer service webpage is available for your convenience: www.roads.maryland.gov or http://marylandsha.force.com/customercare/request_for_service

Please comply with the Compete Streets Policy and the new Design Manual, which states:

Although the street design guidance in this Design
Manual is not applicable to State roadways, the
Complete Streets policy states that “the County shall
work proactively with the State of Maryland,
neighboring communities and counties, and
businesses and educational institutions to develop
plans, facilities, and accommodations that further the
County’s Complete Streets policy.” For capital
projects that involve State roadways, the Designer
shall work with MDOT SHA to incorporate the
Complete Streets provisions of this Manual to the
extent that MDOT SHA is able to do so.

Please comply with the Compete Streets Policy and the new Design Manual, which states:

Although the street design guidance in this Design
Manual is not applicable to State roadways, the
Complete Streets policy states that “the County shall
work proactively with the State of Maryland,
neighboring communities and counties, and
businesses and educational institutions to develop
plans, facilities, and accommodations that further the
County’s Complete Streets policy.” For capital
projects that involve State roadways, the Designer
shall work with MDOT SHA to incorporate the
Complete Streets provisions of this Manual to the
extent that MDOT SHA is able to do so.

DPW HWYS Susan C. assigned this issue to DPW HWYS J Hartner

Hello Larry,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
You are correct in pointing out that Howard County and the State of Maryland work together proactively on projects to the extent that both parties are willing and able to accommodate.
The project you are pointing to is a Maryland State Highway Administration Capital Improvement Project that is designed, managed and coordinated by the State. Although there is some coordination on this project, the State is working on their roadway within their right-of-way and requires no direct approval from a subordinate jurisdiction (again, even though there is coordination and mutual respect between the two parties).
Further, I believe that this particular project was through the design and approval process prior to the Complete Streets Manual being adopted and complied with all of the applicable standards and specifications at the time of design and approval.
I would encourage you to contact the Maryland State Highway Administration directly (as directed above) with your concern within their Capital Improvement Project and any issues you have associated with that project.
Moving forward, I hope you are able to get the help you desire, from them, regarding your specific issue.
Regards,
Jason Hartner

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