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10/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2026 08:18
Maryland Department of Transportation Visits Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties as Part of Statewide Transportation Tour
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Contact: Maryland Department of Transportation Office of Public Affairs
Moore-Miller Administration Officials Outline Six-Year Draft Capital Budget and Provide Local Project Updates
HANOVER, MD (October 27, 2026)
- Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson met today with officials from Kent and Queen Anne's counties to discuss the Moore-Miller Administration's Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2027 to 2032 . The six-year, $21.9 billion spending plan calls for investments to further enhance safety, maintain the state's transportation system and grow Maryland's economy.
- Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson met today with officials from Kent and Queen Anne's counties to discuss the Moore-Miller Administration's Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2027 to 2032 . The six-year, $21.9 billion spending plan calls for investments to further enhance safety, maintain the state's transportation system and grow Maryland's economy.
"Visiting each county in Maryland and Baltimore City to discuss the State's transportation system with residents and elected officials is an invaluable part of the budgetary process," said Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson. "I'm grateful to our local leaders for their vision and partnership in creating a safer and stronger transportation system for everyone."
The Draft CTP builds on the Moore-Miller Administration's Serious About Safety initiative and progress in reducing the number of road fatalities and serious injuries by investing in projects that improve roadway safety for all users. The six-year capital plan also advances critical maintenance needs and invests in projects that will drive economic growth across Maryland.
At Tuesday's meetings, transportation officials offered details and updates of several projects and programs affecting Kent and Queen Anne's counties. In addition to Secretary Thomson, transportation officials with the State Highway Administration, Maryland Transit Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Aviation Administration and Maryland Transportation Authority attended the meetings and provided updates.
State Highway Administrator Will Pines said in Kent County that work is underway on pull-off lanes at the railroad crossing along US 301 near Galena, creating dedicated pull-off lanes in both directions so trucks and emergency vehicles have a place to stop safely at the crossing, as required, then merge back into travel lanes. The project will be completed in summer or fall next year.
In Queen Anne's County, Administrator Pines said work also is continuing on the $7.3 million replacement of the US 301 South bridge over MD 290. The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2027.
Other projects funded for Kent and Queen Anne's counties in the Draft Consolidated Transportation Program, include:
- $1.3 million to support Delmarva Community Transit, which includes service in Kent County, with preventative maintenance, one replacement van and planning support.
- $55,000 to support local transit operations in Queen Anne's County including preventative maintenance and one small bus.
- Kent County will receive a $167,000 Recreational Trails Program grant to make Overlook Trail at Turners Creek Park compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and a $64,000 grant from the Kim Lamphier Bikeways program for a study of potential intersection improvements at MD 291 at Haacke Drive, MD 289 at Wilmer Park and MD 20 at Flatland Road.
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$36,000 to Kentmorr Airpark for stormwater mitigation from the Maryland Aviation Administration's Statewide Aviation Grants program.
Tuesday's meetings were the last stops on the Maryland Department of Transportation's tour of all 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City and conclude the Draft CTP fall tour. The meetings discussed the Department's funding plan and were used to receive input from local officials and the public.
The six-year Draft CTP outlines capital investments in each mode funded by the Transportation Trust Fund: Maryland Aviation Administration, Maryland Port Administration, Maryland Transit Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, State Highway Administration and The Secretary's Office, as well as Maryland's investment in the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. The Maryland Transportation Authority's toll facilities are financed, constructed, operated and maintained with toll revenues paid by customers using those facilities.
Following the tour, the Maryland Department of Transportation will submit the Final Fiscal Years 2027-2032 CTP to the Legislature in January for consideration during the 2027 General Assembly session.
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