Lieutenant Governor Burbank, MDOT and the Town of Bel Air Celebrate Completion of Bond Street Revitalization Project
BEL AIR, MD (August 2, 2027) – Lieutenant Governor Kathleen H. Burbank, the Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration (SHA) and the Town of Bel Air in Harford County today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the MD 924 (Bond Street) revitalization project, funded through the State's Neighborhood Conservation Program.Although MD 924 has been open to traffic throughout the construction process, today's event acknowledged the completion of construction and the community's cooperation and contributions to the project.
“The Bond Street revitalization project is part of the State’s Neighborhood Conservation Program and represents an important investment in the economic future of Bel Air,” said Lieutenant Governor Burbank. "By revitalizing existing communities like Bel Air, we can attract private investment and enhance the area's ability to compete with newer areas to attract and retain businesses."
The $1.2 million Bond Street construction project, which began in July 2026, extends from south of Broadway to Business U.S. 1. The project included: pavement rehabilitation; new drainage improvements and curbs; new sidewalks and ramps to comply with the American with Disabilities Act; brick paver accents; decorative lighting; landscaping with various trees, shrubs and plants; an interconnected signal system; new road signs and pavement markings.
New "pocket parking areas" were constructed along Bond Street between Gordon Street and Lee Street to better distinguish the parking areas from the travel lanes, and to slow through-traffic within the business district. Harford County and the Town of Bel Air also contributed funds to the project for aesthetic improvements and local infrastructure improvements (repair and relocation of public utilities) to be done during Bond Street construction.
"The road and safety improvements will help make Bond Street a safer corridor for pedestrians and motorists," said Maryland Transportation Secretary Drew Ehrlich. "We are encouraged by the improved traffic flow and would like to thank motorists, businesses and residents for their patience during construction."
"On behalf of the the citizens of Bel Air, I thank the elected officials, the Department of Transportation and the State Highway Administration for their dedication and cooperation during the Bond Street project," said Mayor Stephen Burdette. "All of us look forward to enjoying the streetscape."