WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. — Portions of Route 113 will be temporarily closed overnight on five dates in June as large natural gas tanks are moved through the area, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. The transport operation is being coordinated with a private company and will require both northbound and southbound lanes of Route 113 to shut down between Bishopville Road (MD 367) and Kepler Lane. The closures are scheduled to begin just after midnight on June 9, 11, 13, 16, and 18. Crews expect the roadway to reopen by 5 a.m. each day, depending on weather conditions. The temporary shutdowns are necessary to allow the safe passage of oversized natural gas tanks, which require clear travel paths and careful maneuvering. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes during the closure hours and plan for possible delays if traveling through the area during the affected times. The State Highway Administration says it will monitor conditions and assist with the safe transport of the equipment throughout the scheduled moves.
