*TRAFFIC ALERT* Lowering Speed Limit on MD 16/Church Creek Rd, Dorchester Cty
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Maryland State Highway Administration(November 12, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will lower the speed limit on MD 16 (Church Creek Road) between Woods Road and MD 341 (Race Street) in Dorchester County from 50 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour starting Monday, November 16.
SHA conducted a traffic study of this section of the roadway and determined that the speed reduction would improve safety for all highway users. New regulatory signs that display the new speed limit of 40 miles per hour will be installed to alert motorists.
The State Highway Administration is Serious About Safety. Pedestrians and motorists are urged to remain alert and avoid distractions when traveling through the work zone. Motorists should obey all posted speed limits. Motorists can dial #77 on their mobile devices for roadside assistance.
For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, news and travel information, visit roads.maryland.gov.
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