UPDATED US 301 median crossover to close

CHURCH HILL — The Maryland State Highway Administration will close the MD 405 (Price Station Road) median crossover at US 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) in Queen Anne’s County beginning Monday, July 29. The closure restricts all movements through the median and will remain in effect until further notice.

According to Charlie Gischlar, deputy director with the SHA Office of Communications, between January 2019 and December 2023, 76 crashes were reported at this location. Most of those crashes (62) occurred along southbound US 301 and were attributed to driver inattention or failure to yield.

The State Highway Administration has implemented numerous safety-driven changes in the 500-foot wide median over the past several years including restriping/realignment, audible pavement “rumble strip” warnings and additional signage. These measures have not significantly reduced crash rates, Rager reported.

Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes suitable for their travel and vehicle type. Nearby US 301 median crossovers are available at MD 19 (Roberts Station Road, two miles north) and Hayden Clark Road, 1.7 miles south.

A list of all major State Highway Administration projects, can be found by visiting the Project Portal at https://mdot-sha-project-portal-maryland.hub.arcgis.com or the homepage at roads.maryland.gov.

For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov.