| Cowenton Avenue and Joppa Road Bridge
Replacements |
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The Maryland Transportation Authority recently replaced the bridges
that carry Cowenton Avenue and Joppa Road over I-95. The
new bridges are longer and allow for the addition ofExpress
Toll Lanes (ETLsSM) along mainline I-95. They were built wider
to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as to
improve safety. The new Joppa Road Bridge was constructed in the same
location as the original
bridge. The new Cowenton Avenue Bridge was built just north
of the existing bridge.
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About Construction
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Construction of the two bridges began in spring 2006. Both replacement bridges are now open to traffic.
The new Joppa Road Bridge was opened 3 months ahead of schedule. This bridge received the Mid-Atlantic Construction Magazine's "Best of 2007" Bridge Award of Merit.
Joppa Road and Cowenton Avenue Bridge Project wins Mid-Atlantic Construction Magazine’s ‘Best of 2007’ Bridge Award of Merit |
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of Completed Bridges |
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Cowenton Avenue Bridge |
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Joppa Road Bridge
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Bridge Highlights
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| The new Cowenton Avenue Bridge features: |
- Two lanes, which is the same configuration as the previous
bridge;
- Five-foot sidewalks and wider shoulders for bike paths; and
- A length of 302 feet, which is 78 feet longer than the previous bridge.
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The new Joppa Road Bridge features:
- Two lanes, which is the same configuration as the previous bridge;
- Five-foot sidewalks and wider shoulders for bike paths; and
- A length of 298 feet, which is 56 feet longer than the previous
bridge.
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