Weekly Update ~ 7.17.26

Median Island Construction

Median islands are being constructed throughout the Maryland Pkwy corridor, as part of a broader effort to improve safety and traffic flow along a very busy corridor. Research consistently shows that raised medians help reduce the severity of crashes by eliminating high speed crossing conflicts and limiting unpredictable mid block turning movements. Instead, they encourage drivers to make left turns at safer, controlled locations such as signalized intersections or designated U turn points.