Beyond MoCo: Flooding Causes Damage to 355 in Urbana

Beyond MoCo: Flooding Causes Damage to 355 in Urbana

The Maryland Department of Transportation is currently making emergency repairs to 355 at Bennett Creek in Urbana after today’s flooding damaged the guardrail and embankment.

Repairs are expected to take place through the weekend.

MDOT SHA is making emergency repairs to MD 355 at Bennett Creek near Urbana. Today’s flooding damaged the guardrail and embankment. Repairs to continue through the weekend. Detour and more info here: https://t.co/UUW7SRXSd7 #mdtraffic #mdotnews pic.twitter.com/6X03mw0NwW

— MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) September 23, 2021

New MD-355 bridge above Bennet Creek supposed to open next year; bypass impacted today is only a temporary setup. New Bennet Creek bridge specifically designed to reduce roadway flooding; previous bridge was built in 1924. https://t.co/PYKU97kkbH #MDTraffic pic.twitter.com/wAZZiK5R02

— Cordell (@CordellTraffic) September 23, 2021