MD 223 Pedestrian Safety Meeting Scheduled

Design is under way for roadway and pedestrian safety improvements on MD 223 (Woodyard Road) in Prince George’s County for Melwood Elementary and James Madison Middle schools.

A public meeting to discuss the project will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the cafeteria at Melwood Elementary School, 7100 Woodyard Road in Upper Marlboro.

Proposed design elements include adding sidewalks on both sides of MD 223; replacing or relocating signs, crosswalk signals and pavement markings; stormwater and drainage improvements; and adding an acceleration/deceleration lane on northbound MD 223.

Residents are encouraged to give feedback to the SHA design team. Final design work and approvals are expected to be complete in spring 2016.

Those with questions or in need of translation services may call Sarah Gentner, P.E., Project Manager at 301-513-7474 or 1-800-749-0737. She may also be reached at sgentner@sha.state.md.us.

If county public schools are closed, the meeting will be held on Jan. 5, 2016.