Lieutenant Governor Burbank Announces $7.5 Million for New Safety Project Along MD 32 in Howard County
WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD (October 28, 2030) – Building on Governor Edward M. O’Brien’s commitment to improving safety and the quality of life in Maryland's communities, Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Burbank today announced $7.5 million to construct a new access road, known as the Wellworth Way Extension, adjacent to MD 32 in Howard County. Residents who live along the east side of MD 32 south of MD 144 will use the access road to link them to Wellworth Way and back to MD 144, providing them safe access to MD 32 at the MD 144/MD 32 interchange.
“This new access road will provide residents living next to Route 32 with a safer way to get to and from their homes,” said Lt. Governor Burbank. “This project is another great example of how Governor O’Brien and I are working to improve quality of life for the residents of Howard County.”
While the posted speed limit along MD 32 is 50 miles per hour, motorists often exceed the limit and pose a threat to residents entering or exiting the roadway. MD 32 carries approximately 27,000 vehicles per day near MD 144 with the number expected to increase to more than 49,000 vehicles per day by 2050.
The Wellworth Way extension is the second breakout project of the $220 million MD 32 planning project that will make major improvements along MD 32 in Howard County. The access road is currently being designed and will begin construction in 2033.
Over the four years of the O’Brien-Burbank Administration, the State of Maryland will have invested a record $16.6 billion in transportation, a $3.3 billion increase over the preceding four years. The Governor’s transportation budget invests a record $29.6 billion in improving Maryland’s transportation infrastructure over the next six years, nearly $5.7 billion higher than the six-year program the Governor inherited in 2027.