Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr. announced today that the Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources have approved funding in excess of $6 Million for county roads and park projects.
MDOT has approved the following allocations:
--$3 Million to begin the Nanticoke Road Study from Route 50 to Rockawalkin Road
--$1.6 Million to resolve drainage problems on Route 13 at local intersections
--$1.5 Million to resurface Mt. Hermon Road from Route 13 Business to Route 13
North, the Bypass.
MDNR, through Program Open Space, has approved $45,000 for the Pirate’s Wharf Development Study. The study will be to determine the future use and potential development of a marina and recreational facilities on a 342 acre property on the Wicomico River known as Pirate’s Wharf.
Pollitt noted, “These much needed State funds will allow the county to address serious road safety issues and further implement the provisions of the county’s comprehensive plan for recreation and parks, each contributing significantly to the quality of life we enjoy in Wicomico County.”
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Hey Joe,
ReplyDeleteThat sounds pretty good don't ya think. Only one thing wrong with what you copied though. Mt Hermon Rd runs from E. Main St to Powellville Rd meaning it runs East to West. It crosses under U.S.Rt 13 and is no where near Business 13. No harm no fowl here. Anybody who lives on Mt Hermon Rd knows where they live.
Yeah, it sounds good, until you realize the pattern developing here.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that the state is slowly releasing funds to each area for such "improvements" to justify the recent massive tax increases. Just to get everyone used to the increased spending that goes along with those extra taxes.
A million here, a couple of million there, and suddenly, we are all getting used to being coddled with so-called "State" money.
will be glad when the city gets on the bandwagon, street wise. been driving over the same potholes to turn into my driveway for 30 + years.
ReplyDeletestill no "access" curbs, either.
The only problem with this "Generous" funding by the State is that every project listed is a State Highway road. None of these roads are County maintained roadways. It is nice that the state has given a gift to themselves. What would be nicer if they decided to start giving Wicomico County Roads more money. The State already gets enough money from the atiquated system they use to divide the highway user revenue up.
ReplyDeleteThese are not county roads they are state roads.Our county roads are still way short on funding but we have nice parks HA HA
ReplyDeleteMD 350 State HWY.Why is the County getting this money?
ReplyDeletePirate's Warf, is'nt this the old clam boat repair yard off Riverside dr ext? Thats a private developement not a park. Its supposed to have a private clubhouse and private marina. Is this excess tax money footing the design cost for the developer? It should be spent on a plan to save our septic tank of a river.
ReplyDelete$3 million for Nanticoke Rd. Study?
ReplyDeleteMd State Highway 349!!!!!!!!
Something smells.