MD Transportation Official Continue Statewide Tour in Wicomico County Thursday

Maryland transportation officials visited Wicomico County Thursday during their statewide transportation tour. State officials discussed the Department’s Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for FY 2026 to 2031, which calls for a $21.5-billion six-year investment in projects and programs aimed at enhancing safety, maintaining the state’s transportation system to keep it in working order and driving economic growth.

• The $16.8-million replacement of the Route 13 Business Bridge over the east branch of the Wicomico River continues – with completion expected in 2026.
• Design on two projects to increase safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and other road users on Route 50 Business from Maryland 349 to Tilghman Road and Route 12 from Sandy Acres Drive to East Main Street continue.
• Repair work also continues on the Route 50 and Main Street bridge structures in Salisbury.

Additional information from MDOT:  

In the past year, State Highway completed a $1.35 million signal construction at the intersection of MD 12 at Robbins Avenue and resurfaced northbound US 13 from US 13 Business to MD 12. This fiscal year, crews will resurface other sections US 13, MD 350 and MD 353. Crews also continue repair work of US 50 and Main Street bridge structures in Salisbury.

Among other important local investments in the Draft Consolidated Transportation Program:

• Construction starts in early 2026 on the $3.5 million geometric improvements and other upgrades at the intersection of US 50 and Old Railroad Road.
• An investment of $5.34 in grants to support Wicomico County local transit operations provided by Shore Transit, in conjunction with Somerset and Worcester counties. The funding will help fund preventive maintenance, mobility management and two small buses.
• A $24,000 grant for Salisbury Regional Airport through the Maryland Aviation Administration’s Statewide Aviation Grants program to support new snow removal equipment.

The meeting was part of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s tour of all 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City to discuss the funding plan and receive input from local officials and the public. The tour continues into November. Dates and locations for upcoming sessions can be found here. The schedule is subject to change and will be updated as needed throughout the process.

The six-year Draft CTP outlines capital investments in each mode funded by the Transportation Trust Fund: Maryland Aviation Administration, Maryland Port Administration, Maryland Transit Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, State Highway Administration and The Secretary’s Office, as well as Maryland’s investment in the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. The Maryland Transportation Authority’s toll facilities are financed, constructed, operated and maintained with toll revenues paid by customers using those facilities.

Following the tour, the Maryland Department of Transportation will finalize the Draft CTP and submit the Final Fiscal Year 2026-2031 CTP to the Legislature in January for consideration during the 2026 General Assembly session.