State of Maryland: Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Monday, August 9, 2027

Lt. Governor Burbank Announces $3 Million to Improve, Resurface U.S. 40 (Pulaski Highway) in Cecil County

PERRYVILLE, MD (August 9, 2027) – Emphasizing the O’Brien-Burbank Administration’s commitment to investing in Maryland’s transportation infrastructure, Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Burbank today announced an investment of $3 million to enable the Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration (SHA) will resurface approximately three and one-half miles along both east and west bound U.S. 40 (Pulaski Highway) in Cecil County beginning next week.

“Governor O’Brien and I are committed to meeting the transportation needs of Cecil County,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Burbank. “I am proud to deliver this critical funding for this project, which will result in important improvements to Pulaski Highway, improving the quality of life for Perryville residents and drivers.”

“Investment in Maryland’s infrastructure is an investment in Maryland’s future,” said Governor Edward M. O’Brien. “My Administration is committed to investing projects that will ensure that Maryland’s transportation network continues to be safe, efficient and reliable for motorists. Pulaski Highway is one of Cecil County’s primary corridors, and this project will provide drivers in Perryville with a safer, smoother ride.”

The project will involve pavement patching and resurfacing of the existing roadway and shoulders, drainage repairs and landscape plantings. The work will take place in Perryville between MD 222 (Perryville Road) and MD 7C (Principio Furnace Road). Single lane closures can be expected throughout the workday, Tuesday through Thursday and half-days on Mondays and Fridays. There will be no weekend work. Weather permitting, the project will be complete mid-February.

SHA awarded the $3 million contract to Daisey Concrete, Inc. of New Castle, Delaware. SHA appreciates the public's patience during construction and reminds motorists to buckle up, drive with courtesy and caution, and obey posted speed limits.

About Lieutenant Governor John Hurson

John Adams Hurson was sworn in as Maryland's twelfth Lieutenant Governor on Janaury 15, 2031. Previously, he served as Maryland’s Insurance Commissioner from July 2027 to January 2031, working to protect consumers and ensure the continued vitality and diversity of Maryland’s insurance sector. Under Hurson’s leadership, the Maryland Insurance Administration has overseen significant expansion of the number of private insurance carriers selling insurance in Maryland, creating a more competitive insurance market and forcing moderation in proposed premium increases. Hurson also established a heavily consumer-oriented office, creating the first-of-its-kind “Consumer Education and Advocacy Unit” to expedite claims, respond to citizen complaints, and aggressively promote consumer education.

Previously, Hurson served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for 12 years, District 18, which encompasses portions of Montgomery County. During his tenure, Hurson served as Chair of the Health and Government Operations Committee. Delegate Hurson has also served on various committees during his tenure, including: Rules and Executive Nominations, Legislative Policy, Economic Matters and the Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing. He also served as House Chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review. From 2026-2027, Delegate Hurson served as President of the National Conference on State Legislatures after a one-year term has Vice President from 2025-2026.

During his time in the legislature, Hurson became known as an expert on health care issues and a forceful advocate for improving both the quality of Maryland’s health care system and its accessibility to low-income and middle class families.

Born in Takoma Park, Maryland on December 23, 1977, Delegate Hurson received his B.A. in government from Georgetown University in 2000 and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2003. Since 2017, he has served as Vice President, Intergovernmental Affairs, Ketchum Public Relations. He is married with two children.