SALISBURY, MD — A planned closure of the US 50 Business Drawbridge in downtown Salisbury will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2, and continue until 6 a.m. on Monday, May 5. The closure is part of a scheduled maintenance project to repair the bridge’s steel structure. During the closure, drivers will be diverted to alternate routes. Eastbound traffic will be rerouted via Lake Street, Isabella Street, and Mill Street, before returning to eastbound US 50.
Westbound drivers will take Mill Street, Isabella Street, and Lake Street, and then continue westbound on US 50. The Maryland State Highway Administration (MSHA) will place signs to guide motorists through the detours. While the weekend closure may cause temporary traffic delays, local residents are divided on the impact. MSHA representatives have assured the public that the repairs are essential for maintaining the safety and functionality of the bridge. Construction is expected to conclude by mid-May.
