From the Maryland State Highway Administration: Terrific news for Philadelphia Road travelers in Abingdon! The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) has re-opened the MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) Bridge over a tributary to Bynum Run (between Calvary Road and Abingdon Road). Philadelphia Road has been closed since June 20 to expedite SHA’s replacement […]
Philadelphia Road Bridge Over Bynum Run Tributary Closes for Construction
From the Maryland State Highway Administration: Construction to replace the Philadelphia Road (MD 7) bridge over a tributary of Bynum Run will begin on June 20, when the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will close the bridge. Located between Abingdon Road and MD 136 (Calvary Road), the bridge will remain closed with a detour in […]
State Highway Administration Hosts Public Meeting on Philadelphia Road Bridge Replacement Project in Abingdon
From the Maryland State Highway Administration: Public Meeting/Open House Scheduled for Wednesday Night, January 14 in Abingdon WHAT: The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is hosting a public meeting to present information about an upcoming project to replace the MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) bridge over a tributary of Bynum Run in Abingdon. WHEN: Wednesday, January […]
Heat Wave Drives Frogs, Raccoons, and Wildlife Rescuers into Forest Hill Swimming Pool
The early July heat wave sent temperatures soaring into triple digits and drove both man and beast into a Forest Hill swimming pool – though none of them were there to cool off and it was the last place any of them wanted to be. This swimming pool had sat unused for years in the […]
Storm Results in Minor Sanitary Sewer System Overflow into Bynum Run and Bush River
From Harford County government: The Harford County sewer system was significantly affected by the heavy rain and flooding conditions that plagued the County throughout the day on Thursday. Rainfall totals estimated at over 8-inches throughout the service area and severe flooding of the major stream valleys resulted in high flows in the County sanitary sewer […]