Commissioners Request State Funding for Safety Improvements at 301 & 405
The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners approved a letter to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore requesting state funding for permanent safety improvements at the intersection of U.S. Route 301 and MD 405 as part of the state's fiscal year 2028 budget.
The intersection has been a longstanding safety concern for county officials and residents. Traffic volumes along U.S. Route 301 have increased by approximately 30%, contributing to growing concerns about the safety of motorists traveling through the area.
According to data provided by the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), 66 crashes occurred at the intersection over a 5½-year period. In July 2025, two fatal crashes occurred within just three days, prompting SHA to temporarily close the MD 405 crossover.
Although temporary safety improvements have since been implemented and the crossover has reopened, county officials continue to advocate for a permanent solution to reduce the risk of future crashes.
The proposed long-term improvements include construction of a J-turn and partial closure of the existing crossover. These changes are intended to improve traffic flow and reduce dangerous crossing movements at the intersection.
The estimated cost of the project is between $3 million and $5 million, with an anticipated timeline of three to four years once funding is available.
Through this request, the commissioners are urging the state to prioritize funding for a permanent solution that will improve safety for residents, commuters and visitors traveling along this corridor.
The letter also requests continued state funding commitments for the planned replacement of the Queen Anne’s County Detention Center, which would be constructed at the former Eastern Pre-Release Unit property in Church Hill.
You can read the letter to Governor Moore here https://www.qac.org/DocumentCenter/View/26625/DPW1 or watch the County Commissioners meeting here https://www.youtube.com/live/vBso1r8Nxtg?si=xl5RxxMzmPPkUw_h
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