Burke Avenue Improvements on the Way: Councilman

This summer, improvements will begin on Burke Avenue in Towson, according to Baltimore County Councilman David Marks.

New sidewalks and crosswalks as well as repaving are part of the $700,000 project, Marks said.

Baltimore County will add sidewalks where they don’t exist; replace curbs, gutters and sidewalks so they meet the Americans with Disabilities Act standards; upgrade street lights; and install bump outs and crosswalks.

This capital project comes at no cost to property owners.

“I am pleased that this project is moving forward,” Marks said. “Our office has pushed for these changes since 2011, when we worked with the Department of Public Works to improve nearby Hillen Road. Upgrades to Burke Avenue were also identified by our task force that looked at safety near theBurke/York Road intersection.”

Work will start this summer and is slated for completion by the fall, Marks said.

For more information, contact Rahee Famili at 410-887-3739 or rjfamili@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Concept renderings provided by Councilman David Marks; plans are subject to change.