Extra openings of Route 50 bridge during Tuesday drive

The State Highway Administration has confirmed that an Annapolis-based contractor will be performing routine maintenance on the Route 50 bridge between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

The bridge will be opened and closed several times during those hours. No lane closures are expected.

“It’s no more than one or two additional openings during that time period,” David Buck, SHA spokesman said.

The bridge shouldn’t be open any longer than what it would be if a vessel needed to pass under the bridge, Buck said.

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