July 10, 2020
Media Contact:
Scott Peterson, Director of Communications, Office of Public Information, 202-277-9412
Relocation to make way for EC Safe and Sound 8600 Main Street Culvert
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – A BGE project to relocate a gas main in the 8600 block of Main Street in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Wednesday, July 15. The project will involve the installation of a new gas main, starting in the 8600 block of Main Street and heading east. This relocation work is necessary to accommodate additional utility work and to make way for the future construction of the 8600 Main Street Culvert, part of the County’s Ellicott City Safe and Sound plan. Weather permitting, the total project is expected to take three to four weeks to complete.
"We continue making forward progress on the projects needed to mitigate future flooding in Ellicott City," said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball. "This utility work is critical to make way for the 8600 Main Street Culvert and ensures reliable and safe infrastructure for our downtown residents. Please be sure to slow down and stay alert when traveling through this work zone."
Signs and flagging operations will be in place to direct traffic as needed, as temporary lane closures can be expected during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
While the County and its transportation partners work hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones, drivers are reminded to stay alert and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers. Please slow down and don’t follow too closely when traveling through a work zone. Remember, work zone safety is in your hands.
For questions or concerns about this project, contact Lisa Brightwell, Public Works Customer Service, at 410-313-3440 or email publicworks@howardcountymd.gov.