Federal Officials Approve Route 50 Bridge Alternative, But Project Likely Decades Away

Posted by Shorebread | Thursday, October 03, 2013
OCEAN CITY — While construction could be nearly two decades away, federal transportation officials last week formally approved one of several alternatives for a new Route 50 Bridge into Ocean City, setting in motion a likely lengthy timetable for the replacement of the existing span. After reviewing numerous impact studies for the multiple alternatives proposed, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) last week formally approved Alternative 5A for the future … READ MORE