Howard County announced Merryman Street bridge repair project with planned closure | The Locally Times
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The county announced the bridge over Cat Rock Run was scheduled to close for a project expected to finish by mid-November 2026.
Howard County announced a bridge repair project on Merryman Street in Ellicott City that was scheduled to begin on or about Monday, October 5, with a corresponding bridge closure planned for the duration of the work. ## Details The project, Capital Project B-3853, covers the span between 8392 and 8407 Merryman Street over Cat Rock Run and includes installing a new bridge deck and repairing the stone support walls. Construction was expected to take place Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with signs posted to alert residents of the work and closure. The county reminded drivers to stay alert and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers in the work zone. ## Timeline Weather permitting, the county expected the project to be completed by mid-November 2026. Residents with questions about Capital Project B-3853 can contact Public Works Customer Service at 410-313-3440 or publicworks@howardcountymd.gov.