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Resident warns Bowie council the Hilltop construction will worsen traffic and environmental impacts

City of Bowie City Council · March 3, 2026
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Summary

Margaret Gooden told the council the Hilltop construction project could increase traffic on Race Track Road, MD-197 and Route 450, disrupt residents with day-time construction noise and heavy machinery, and lead to tree removal, soil erosion and impacts on local wildlife; she asked the city to widely notify residents about upcoming meetings.

Margaret Gooden, a resident of Midsummer Lane, addressed the Bowie City Council during the public-comment portion to express opposition and worry about the Hilltop construction project and associated parking-lot expansion.

Gooden said residents around Marquette, Race Track Road and Route 450 already face heavy…

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