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Commissioners accept Tom Hodges Drive into county highway system and approve no‑parking restrictions in Wildwood
Summary
The board accepted Tom Hodges Drive into the county highway maintenance system, posted a 25 mph limit, and approved three resolutions authorizing no‑parking signs on Dahlia Drive, Tallwood Road and Delphinium Drive in the Wildwood community to address sight‑distance and parking concerns.
The Board of County Commissioners voted to accept Tom Hodges Drive (a new connection between MD 235 and Myrtle Dean Road) into the county highway maintenance system and authorized posting a 25‑mile‑per‑hour speed limit after the State Highway Administration’s acceptance and completion of construction.
Mister Erickson of the Department of Public Works and Transportation explained the segment’s location and said construction is complete and SHA had accepted the work. Commissioner Cynthia Jones made the motion to accept the roadway into the maintenance system and to post the 25 mph limit; Commissioner Morris seconded and the motion carried by voice vote.
In separate but related action the board approved three resolutions to address homeowner safety and parking concerns in the Wildwood subdivision. The resolutions will place no‑parking signs on Dahlia Drive, Tallwood Road and Delphinium Drive and will remove the center line on Dahlia Drive to allow parking along one side while preserving sight distance and crosswalk safety. Commissioner Morris moved the set of three resolutions and Commissioner Morgan seconded; the board adopted the measures by voice vote.
Enforcement and implementation
Staff said enforcement of the new no‑parking signage will be by the sheriff’s office. The resolutions specify distances for posted signs and authorize staff to proceed with the improvements and signage as described in the county background materials.
Ending
Public works staff noted the actions grew out of neighborhood requests and staff fieldwork; implementing the signage and striping changes is intended to improve safety while preserving sufficient parking for residents.
