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Transportation and Mobility

Baltimore Road Improvements

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Baltimore Road is a major roadway that connects the east side of the City of Rockville to Rockville Town
Center. The road improvements standardized the roadway section to make it safer, added pedestrian
safety measures at several intersections, and created easier access to the Rockville Metro station. To
protect the environment, the project followed Federal and State Environmental Requirements published
by the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA).

Improvements

Improvements between South Stonestreet Avenue and Norbeck Road enhanced safety for pedestrians by improving crossings and adding sidewalk and bicycle facilities on South Stonestreet Avenue. Improvements between Route 28 and the city limits standardized the roadway section and added accessibility along the 1.25-mile section of Baltimore Road.

The following improvements were completed by the city in 2018 via a separate project:

  • Constructed a sidewalk on the west side (metro side) of South Stonestreet Avenue between Park Road and Baltimore Road.
  • Reallocated lane usage to allow for the installation of a bike lane between Park Road and Baltimore Road.
  • Reconstructed pedestrian ramps at Grandin Avenue and Park Road to be ADA compliant. Ensured the connection from the dead end on Grandin Avenue to the sidewalk on Park Road is adequate and ADA-accessible.
  • Upgraded the existing pedestrian crossing signs along Park Road to pedestrian and bicyclist warning signs.
  • Replaced the existing steel plates, which extended over curb slots within the sidewalk, to improve the sidewalk condition, but still have an effective means of stormwater conveyance.
  • Provided bump outs on Baltimore Road at Grandin Avenue. Provided one crosswalk on the eastern leg of the intersection.
  • Reconstructed the pedestrian ramps at all four corners of Grandin Avenue and Baltimore Road to be ADA-compliant.
  • Upgraded the existing pedestrian and bicyclist warning signs along Baltimore Road near Grandin Avenue.
  • Provided bump outs on Baltimore Road at South Horners Lane. Provided one crosswalk on the western leg of the intersection.
  • Reconstructed the pedestrian ramps that cross South Horners Lane at Baltimore Road to be ADA-compliant.
  • Upgraded the existing pedestrian crossing warning signs along Baltimore Road near South Horners Lane.

The following improvements were completed by the State Highway Administration via a separate project:

  • Realigned the sidewalk north of Baltimore Road from the roadside of First Street. Removed existing sidewalk leg that led pedestrians to cross Baltimore Road away from the intersection and crosswalk.
  • Added accessible pedestrian signal push-buttons and countdown pedestrian signals at intersections.
  • Installed curb and gutter.
  • Installed storm drain inlets and pipes.
  • Resurfaced the road.
  • Applied stormwater management practices for new or replaced impervious area.
  • Improved the alignment where it will be a benefit for vehicular travel and drainage.
  • Added sidewalks where they previously did not exist, where possible.
  • Extended the shared use path from Calvin Park to the Millennium Trail at the intersection of First Street.
  • Stream restoration.
  • Culvert replacement near Rockville Cemetery.
  • Landscaping and tree removal and replacement.

After Photos

A two-lane suburban road with yellow lane markings, crosswalk, warning signs, parked car, houses, and overhead utility lines on a clear day.
Baltimore Road at Woodburn Road
A paved road with double yellow lines curves alongside a cemetery on a grassy hill, bordered by trees, utility poles, and a sidewalk with a wooden fence.
Baltimore Road Near Rockville Cemetery

Project Budget

$7.7 million, $3.6 million of which was covered by a grant.

Project Timeline

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    Surveying
    December 2009 – February 2010
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    Initial Public Meeting
    Feb. 3, 2010
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    Preliminary Designs
    Summer 2010
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    Second Public Meeting
    Sept. 29, 2010
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    Design (90% Completed)
    May 2016
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    Design (100% Completed)
    Fall 2018
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    SHA Grant Approvals
    February 2020
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    Bidding and Award
    Summer and Fall 2020
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    “City Eyes Start of Baltimore Road Improvements”
    February 2021

    View the Rockville Reports article.

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    Construction Began
    March 2021
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    “(Road) Signs of Spring: Baltimore Road Construction Commences”
    April 2021

    View the Rockville Reports article.

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    “Portion of Baltimore Road to Close Until October”
    June 2021

    View the Rockville Reports article.

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    “Baltimore Road Work Continues as Schools Return to Session”
    August 2021

    View the Rockville Reports article.

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    “Baltimore Road Closure and Detour to Remain Through November”
    October 2021

    View the Rockville Reports article.

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    “Construction Continues on Baltimore Road Project as Roadway is Set to Reopen”
    November 2021

    View the Rockville Reports article.

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    “Baltimore Road Reopens as Improvement Project Continues”
    December 2021

    View the Rockville Reports article.

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    “With Weather Warmup, Construction to Ramp Up on Baltimore Road”
    May 2022

    View the Rockville Reports article.

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    “Baltimore Road Project Enters New Construction Phase”
    September 2022

    View the Rockville Reports article.

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    “Baltimore Road Partially Resurfaced as Corridor Improvements Continue”
    November 2022

    View the Rockville Reports article.

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    “Shared-Use Path Complete as Baltimore Road Corridor Improvements Continue”
    January 2023

    View the Rockville Reports article.

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    “Baltimore Road Corridor Improvements Near Completion”
    April 2023

    View the Rockville Reports article.

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    Substantial Construction Completion
    May 2023
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    “Long and Winding Baltimore Road Construction Concludes”
    July 2023

    View the Rockville Reports article.

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Contact

Andrew Luetkemeier
Public Works Department
Traffic and Transportation Division
240-314-8524
aluetkemeier@rockvillemd.gov

Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Address
Rockville City Hall
111 Maryland Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850