Meeting Will Highlight Plan To Remedy Flooding In Valley Mede

ELLICOTT CITY, MD — Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a virtual public meeting on April 15 at 6 p.m. to discuss plans for a drainage improvement project in the Valley Mede neighborhood of Ellicott City.

“Flooding creates dangerous hazards and my administration is committed to addressing problem flooding areas throughout Howard County,” Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said. “I encourage residents in the vicinity of Michaels Way, as well as motorists who use this roadway, to attend this important public meeting.”

To reduce roadway flooding, the department's bureau of environmental services plans to replace and upgrade the storm drain along Michaels Way between Fawnwood Drive and Plumtree Branch, in the vicinity of Longview Drive. The project is expected to begin in July 2022.

The informal meeting will include an overview of the design followed by an open discussion. County staff and the project’s design consultant will be on hand to answer any questions and gather public comments. To participate in the meeting by computer, go to www.webex.com and click “join;” the meeting number is 160 963 4164 and “Stormwater” is the password. To participate by phone, call 1-650-479-3207 (note, fees may apply) and enter the access code 160 963 4164.

Those unable to participate in the virtual meeting who would like to view the plans and/or have questions, should contact Christine Lowe with DPW’s Stormwater Management Division at 410-313-0522 or email cslowe@howardcountymd.gov .

This project is partially funded through Howard County’s Watershed Protection and Restoration Fund.