US 29 Bridge Improvements Ahead for Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD — Improvements are coming to the US 29 bridge in Columbia, and county officials plan to share their proposals to enhance the crossing with the community.

Howard County transportation planners and public works personnel will present the designs for the US 29 pedestrian and bicycle bridge at a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Lighting and security enhancements will be part of the improvements to create a "more attractive, open experience on the bridge," according to a statement from Howard County government.

The bridge connects Oakland Mills to downtown Columbia, and upgrades have already been made to the approaches on either side, the statement said.

The US 29 bridge improvement information session will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, in the George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City. Those who cannot make the meeting can email Howard County Transportation Planner David Cookson at dcookson@howardcountymd.gov or call him at 410-313-3842 or email dcookson@howardcountymd.gov.

An interpreter for people who are deaf or hard of hearing will be available if requested seven working days prior to the meeting. Please call the Department of Community Resources and Services at 410-313-6400 or use Relay at 7-1-1, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For questions or more information about Capital Project B-3863, contact Public Works Customer Service at 410-313-3440 or email publicworks@howardcountymd.gov.

See Also:

• A New Bridge for Columbia? One Group Hopes So
• US 29 Bridge Information Session
  

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