06/25/2026
I-97 Safety and Mobility Project Open House
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is hosting a public open house on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bay Area Community Church, Annapolis Campus, 884 Chesterfield Road, Annapolis.
The upcoming I-97 Safety and Mobility Project will focus on reducing congestion and improving safety along I-97 between US 50 and MD 32, as well as nearby roads including MD 2 and MD 3. This stretch of I-97 is one of the state’s worst daily bottlenecks, especially during peak summer travel.
The project includes:
• Adding a travel lane in each direction on I-97 from US 50 to MD 32.
• Upgrading the I-97 northbound bridge over MD 450, also known as Defense Highway.
• Upgrading the northbound and southbound I-97 bridges over Crownsville Road.
• Providing stream restoration and drainage improvements.
Installing new stormwater management facilities to reduce environmental impacts.
At the open house, SHA will have maps, displays, and project information available. SHA representatives will also be on hand to answer questions and receive public feedback. There will be no formal presentation, and attendees may arrive any time between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
For additional information about the I-97
Safety and Mobility Project, please visit the
Project Portal page https://mdot-sha-i97-us50-to-md32-aa9455172-maryland.hub.arcgis.com/