NORTH BEACH, Md. – MDOT SHA has resolved a website error and is extending the public comment period until March 2, 2019. To view information on the MDOT SHA website regarding this request for public comment for the proposed impacts to Wetlands Overlook Park and Walton Beach Nature Preserve, click here. The same information has been available on the Town of North Beach website since February 13, 2019. Click here for the location map and here for the public notice.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is requesting public comment regarding the proposed impacts related to geometric improvements to MD 261 between 9th Street in North Beach to the Anne Arundel County Line. This project would result in minor impacts to Wetlands Overlook Park and Walton Beach Nature Preserve, which are publicly owned recreation areas protected under Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act. This request for public comment is only for the proposed impacts to Wetlands Overlook Park and Walton Beach Nature Preserve. This is NOT a request for public comment for the entire project. Please refer to the location map and the public notice for more information. MDOT SHA will be hosting two meetings in the coming months to address questions from the community. Dates and times for these meetings are yet to be determined.
For questions or comments regarding this project, please contact John Delaney, MDOT SHA Project Manager, (410) 545-8053, toll-free (866) 462-0020, or via email at jdelaney@sha.state.md.us; or Rebecca Chojnacki, MDOT SHA Environmental Manager at (410) 545-8543, toll-free (866) 527-0502, or via email at rchojnacki@sha.state.md.us by February 28, 2019 (new date March 2, 2019).