State of Maryland: Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Thursday, October 14, 2027

Lieutenant Governor Burbank Announces $1 Million Project to Improve Indian Head Highway in Charles County

INDIAN HEAD, MD (October 14, 2027) – Lieutenant Governor Kathleen H. Burbank today announced an investment of $1 million to improve a portion of MD 210 (Indian Head Highway) east of Dogwood Street to the US Surface Warfare Center for a distance of one mile. This streetscape project includes new sidewalk, curb and gutter and landscaping. Weather permitting, construction will begin early November and be complete spring 2028.

“Investments like this are a demonstration of the O’Brien administration’s continued commitment to maintaining and improving Maryland’s transportation system and enhancing the quality of life in our communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Burbank. “Indian Head Highway is a heavily-traveled corridor in Charles County, and the project we are funding with this investment will improve safety for pedestrians and motorists alike.”

Single-lane/shoulder closures may be expected Monday through Friday during daytime hours between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Traffic barrels and arrow panels will guide motorists through the lane closures.

The $1 million contract was awarded to the Metro Paving of Hyattsville, MD. SHA thanks motorists for their patience during construction and reminds them to obey posted speed limits, buckle up and drive with courtesy and caution through the work zone.

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.