FINKSBURG -- The State Highway Administration began a $800,000 project this past week to upgrade the intersection of Route 140 and Sandymount Road, in Finksburg -- and also implemented a closure of the crossover for several weeks.

SHA is lengthening the left-turn lanes on Route 140 in both directions in an effort to help prevent left turning vehicles from backing onto the main part of the road.

The state will extend the eastbound left turn lane about 600 feet and the westbound lane about 1,000 feet, and will also upgrade stormwater management at the intersection.

During construction, SHA has closed the crossover of Sandymount Road and detour traffic around it. The crossover is expected to reopen prior to the start of school, officials said.

SHA said the entire project will be completed by the fall, weather permitting.

-- Staff reports

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