Commissioner says state must help fix congested intersections as county weighs development controls

Jul 29, 2025

A commissioner said traffic congestion and failing intersections tied to new development are the State Highway Administration’s responsibility and urged state support rather than an immediate local moratorium on development.

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Commissioner (unnamed) told the meeting that traffic impacts from development — including “clogging” and “failing intersections” — are primarily the responsibility of the Maryland State Highway Administration, and he urged county delegates to seek more state participation in road improvements.

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