OCEAN CITY, Md. - The Route 50 Bridge leading into Ocean City will undergo additional repairs ahead of the summer season. Winter construction focused on the bridge's machinery room, addressing issues with motors and gears. These repairs were completed in early March.
State Highway District Engineer Mark Crampton shed light on the ongoing work, stating that the focus is on adding structural elements to enhance the bridge's mobility. "Right now, you're seeing additional work beneath the bridge and on structural elements. Expect single lane closures as these repairs progress," explained Crampton.
Crampton indicated that the plan is to utilize lane closures on weekdays for the next couple of weeks, and anticipates the completion of these repairs before May.
"It will be worse in the summer, because so many people come down, especially on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays," expressed Kathy Rothe, who is concerned that these lane closures could go into the summertime.
Despite these concerns, Crampton assured that the repairs are on track for completion before May, allowing both lanes to reopen just in time for the summer.