Lane Closures Planned on Conowingo Dam as Helicopters, Trucks Deliver New Equipment

From the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration:

Next week, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will assist Exelon Energy in its efforts to improve electrical equipment at the Conowingo Hydroelectric Generation Station at the Harford/Cecil County line. The utility’s contractors will work along US 1 (Conowingo Road) at the Conowingo Dam between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on beginning Tuesday, March 6 and ending Friday, March 9.

Each day, weather permitting, the utility company will use helicopters and large trucks to remove old equipment and deliver new equipment at the south side of the Conowingo Dam. Helicopter landings will take place two or three times per day and will require temporary 15-minute total stoppages on US 1.

As Exelon Energy works to improve the electrical equipment at the Conowingo Hydroelectric Generation Station, the use of large trucks for transporting and delivering vital equipment plays a key role in this complex operation. Each day, these trucks will be seen making their way to the south side of the Conowingo Dam, navigating US 1 while carefully coordinating with the helicopter landings.

Given the intricacies of these operations and the large-scale equipment being moved, it’s crucial for all parties involved to ensure that the transportation process runs smoothly and without incident. While the utility contractors focus on safely removing and installing the equipment, they also need to be prepared for any potential disruptions or accidents that might occur along the busy highway.

This is where commercial truck insurance comes into play. For companies involved in such large-scale projects, ensuring their fleets are adequately covered for a range of risks is essential. Whether dealing with the challenges of navigating busy roads, the possibility of accidents during loading and unloading, or the need to safeguard expensive equipment in transit, having the right insurance can provide peace of mind.

Commercial truck insurance offers coverage that can protect against vehicle damage, liability in case of accidents, and other unforeseen risks, allowing businesses to carry out operations like this one with confidence and security. With such vital infrastructure work being carried out, it’s clear that investing in comprehensive insurance is a smart and necessary move.

Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time on US 1 in Darlington, Harford County and Port Deposit, Cecil County. Drivers can use I-95 or US 40 over the Susquehanna River as alternate routes. Tolls apply on these highways.

Travelers with questions about traffic operations in Harford County may call MDOT SHA’s District 4 Office at 1-866-998-0367. For information on traffic operations in Cecil County may call MDOT SHA’s District 2 Office at 1-800-637-9740.

While MDOT SHA and its transportation partners work hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones, each driver needs to actively modify his or her driving style to help prevent crashes. Stay alert and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers. Slow down and don’t follow too closely. Work Zone Safety is in Your Hands.

A listing of MDOT SHA major roadway projects is included in Road Ready, the online construction brochure. Maryland drivers can also know before they go by visiting www.md511.org for live traffic updates, including delays and lane closures.