Bel Air Walmart Proposal Turns a Corner

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The State Highway Administration has reportedly granted Walmart limited access to MD Route 924 for its proposed store off Route 924 at Plumtree Road.

The administration, which previously denied Walmart use of the state road as an entryway, sent a letter this month to Harford County government officials as well as Sen. Bob Cassilly and Delegate Susan McComas recommending Route 924 for southbound travelers to turn right into the location and turn right out, The Aegis reported.

Related: Bel Air Walmart Denied Route 924 Access in 2013

The construction of the Walmart in Bel Air has been a highly contested issue among area residents who say instead of building a new location, Walmart should expand the already existing location in Constant Friendship.

Over the past several years, Bel Air residents have organized well-attended rallies to express their opposition, citing traffic as a chief concern.

The Harford County Council passed a resolution denying Walmart access to Route 924, and Councilman Jim McMahan said he has “fired off a letter in opposition” to the State Highway Administration regarding its recent decision, which he said came after a Sept. 17 meeting between transportation officials and Walmart, according to a statement published by The Dagger.

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See Also:

• Harford County Executive Opposes Walmart Move
• Showdown Continues Between Walmart, Harford County Lawmakers
• Officials Seek Design Changes for Planned Bel Air Walmart
• 150 Turn Out For Weekend Rally Against Bel Air Walmart
• LETTER: Bel Air Man Supports Walmart Move
• Walmart Move to Bel Air Has Not Progressed