The Maryland State Highway Administration has announced plans to begin resurfacing of the approaches to the Thomas Johnson Bridge beginning Wednesday Dec. 3 and ending Thursday Dec. 4. The aggressive pavement project is scheduled overnight for St. Mary¹s County side of the single lane bridge.

The project is planned to help improve safety and ride conditions for motorists by re-establishing a smooth transition from the state Rt. 4 roadway to the concrete and steel bridge structure.

As schedule, all work will take place between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.  A single lane closure may be necessary and a flagging operation will be in place both nights to help guide motorists through the work zone.  Motorists will be alerted to the upcoming resurfacing work through the placement of variable message signs near both ends of the bridge on Dec. 1.

With safety as its number one priority, the Maryland SHA is a proud partner of Choose Safety for Life, a campaign that provides one voice for drivers, motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists and truckers. SHA reminds citizens that virtually all traffic crash fatalities can be prevented if everyone practiced five key steps: B-SAFE – ­ Buckle up, Slow down – speed kills; always drive sober, Focus, Everyone share the road.  Learn more the safety program by visiting www.choosesafetyforlife.com.