Pocomoke City, Maryland

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DOWNTOWN POCOMOKE TRAFFIC & CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

There are several upcoming State Highway Administration projects planned for Downtown Pocomoke City. Here’s what residents, businesses, and visitors need to know.

DOWNTOWN DRAWBRIDGE CLOSURE – BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 21

The US 13 Business drawbridge over the Pocomoke River is expected to close to vehicle traffic beginning September 8 for approximately 60 days while the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration completes cleaning and painting of the bridge.

The project is expected to be completed around November 8, weather permitting.

During the closure, motorists will be detoured using MD 364 (Market Street), US 13 (Ocean Highway), MD 250A (Old Virginia Road), and US 13 Business (Market Street). Detour signage will be posted to assist motorists.

The drawbridge will remain open during the project, allowing marine traffic to continue along the Pocomoke River.

ADA COMPLIANCE SIDEWALK UPGRADES

SHA is also planning pedestrian accessibility improvements along US 13 Business between the Pocomoke River and Front Street.

The project will reconstruct existing sidewalk ramps and construct new ramps at several locations near Vine Street and Front Street. These improvements will bring pedestrian access along this section of US 13 Business into compliance with State and Federal accessibility requirements.

Residents, businesses, and visitors should anticipate temporary changes to traffic patterns and pedestrian access as these projects move forward.

Downtown Pocomoke City businesses will remain accessible throughout these improvements. We encourage everyone to continue visiting, shopping, dining, and supporting our downtown businesses during construction.

Thank you for your patience as these important infrastructure and accessibility improvements are completed.