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<div class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font face="Times New Roman">Due to construction on the new CSX railroad bridge, The State Highway Administration (SHA) will conduct road closures of MD 450 (Annapolis Road) near the Peace Cross in Bladensburg, Prince George's County.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Please be aware of the dates and times road closures will occur:</font></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font face="Times New Roman">In addition, there will be overnight weekday work with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">possible closures for a period of three weeks </b>beginning <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Monday, April 28</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This work is scheduled Monday through Thursday nights between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. To avoid delays, motorists are <u>strongly</u> encouraged to use alternate routes and avoid the area. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>SHA will use message signs, detour signs, cones and barrels to guide motorists safely through the work zone detours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Weather permitting this project should be completed by mid May. </font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font face="Times New Roman">* In the event of inclement weather, the work including the total closure will be <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>rescheduled for the weekend of May 3 and follow the subsequent schedule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font face="Times New Roman">For further information, please visit:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><a href="http://www.sha.state.md.us">http://www.sha.state.md.us</a></font></p>
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