ST05: 522/N. Frederick Pike

127/Bloomery Pike TO 699/New Hope Road

Survey

No public survey is planned for this study since lower cost improvements have been identified for this study.

Project Purpose

The focus of this study is to assess the crash history at the unsignalized intersection of Route 522 & Route 127 and identify ways to improve safety. This intersection is ranked #44 on the district Potential for Safety Improvement list, with the majority of crashes occurring on the southbound side of Route 522 where sight distance looking north is limited by the roadway geometry. Solutions identified should be respective of the need to preserve capacity for through travel on Route 522.

Study Partners

• Frederick County

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Brad Reed

Lead Consultant: Nathan Umberger

Schedule

PHASE	DATES	TASKS
Phase 1	August 2021 – September 2021	Problem Diagnosis/Brainstorm Alternatives
Phase 2	October 2021 – March 2022	Stakeholder/Public engagement and feedback
Phase 3	March 2022 – July 2022	Investment strategy cost estimation and refinement