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Automated Speed Enforcement on US 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) Bridge Project Begins Monday

October 22, 2022 by Spy Desk 3 Comments

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In an ongoing effort to improve work zone safety, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will deploy the Maryland SafeZones Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) system along the US 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) bridge replacement project over the Chester River next week.

On Monday, October 24, ASE equipment will be set up at the work site, which is along both directions of US 301 at the Chester River in Kent and Queen Anne’s counties. After a 21-day warning period, Maryland State Police (MSP) will authorize citations beginning Monday, November 14.

After that time, by law, if ASE equipment records a vehicle traveling over the posted speed limit, a $40 fine will be issued to the registered owner of the vehicle. Motorists are reminded that the speed limit through this work zone has been reduced to 45 mph. Maryland SafeZones supports MDOT SHA, MSP and Maryland Transportation Authority Police (MDTA) in the statewide effort to improve work zone safety.

Maryland SafeZones’ goal is to encourage a change in driver behavior and to increase driver awareness of the impacts of speed-related crashes in work zones. For more information on the program, visit https://safezones.maryland.gov. More information on the US 301 Chester River bridge replacement project is available at MDOT SHA US301 Brg over Chester Riv (QA1845180) (arcgis.com).

For a list of all major MDOT SHA projects, go to Project Portal. Visit our homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov .

From intersection improvements to widening and new interchange construction, MDOT SHA is investing in projects to enhance the commute and daily travel for millions of Marylanders.  MDOT SHA maintains more than 2,500 bridges and 17,000 miles of non-toll state roads – the interstate, US and state numbered routes in Maryland’s 23 counties. 

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  1. Jim DiPietro says

    October 23, 2022 at 1:47 AM

    Thank you for the article. I like many others support the initiative

    To help us better understand the exact area a map highlighting the area would be very helpful where the construction will occur

    I do not mean where the cameras are, just the roadway area we need to be at 45 mph or less depending on activity, weather and road conditions

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  2. Esmeralda Mendoza says

    October 24, 2022 at 8:43 PM

    Some time is no ease went you have tractor trailer behind me pushing pushing today around 4 pm I going 45 tractor trailer behind me over 55 pushing, pushing I have 3 kids with me hope the camera get him 😪😪😪🙏🙏🙏

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  3. Glen Burch says

    December 28, 2022 at 6:01 AM

    I received one of these automated tickets for doing 57 in the southbound lane on 11/25/2022.

    I would make 2 points:

    1) there is no construction going on in the southbound lanes

    2) it’s a holiday weekend and there are no workers or equipment anywhere in sight

    As far as I can see, this is just a scam to make more money for the state of MD.

    Therefore, I will make every effort to avoid activities in your state, including tourist destinations.

    Having once worked the streets of Long Island building out the cable TV plant, I am all for the safety of roadside workers.

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