A new traffic pattern along the Armory Road corridor in Prince Frederick will take effect Tuesday, Sept. 9, as progress continues in the third phase of the road improvement project for Armory Road and Dares Beach Road.
The traffic pattern change will affect the intersection of Dares Beach and Armory Roads and the Fairground/Armory Road intersection as follows:
- The intersection of Dares Beach and Armory Roads will continue in a full roundabout pattern.
- Traffic exiting the roundabout south onto Armory Road will be directed to the new (Armory) road.
- Access to and from the old portion of Armory Road (Monnett Court) will be via a new connection with the new Armory Road.
- Through traffic between Main Street and Dares Beach Road will be in effect.
- Fairground Road at Armory Road will be closed. Access to Fairground Road will be from Dares Beach Road only.
Portable message boards will provide advance notice to motorists who utilize this area. The traffic pattern will remain in effect for approximately two weeks.
As part of the road improvement project, enhancements will include new sidewalks, wider shoulders, pedestrian lights and a traffic circle at the intersection of Chesapeake Boulevard and Dares Beach Road. The project is part of the larger Prince Frederick loop road.