Route 28 Bridge Over The Monocacy River In Frederick County Closed

\It was struck by a motor vehicle earlier on Friday.

Rt 28 Bridge Over the Monocacy River  (Photo form MDOT SHA)

Dickerson, Md (KM) The Route 28 bridge (Dickerson Road Bridge) over the Monocacy River in Frederick County is closed. The Maryland State Highway Administration says the bridge located north of Doctor Belt Road was struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon.

Crews went to the bridge to check for structural damage. SHA says it’s uncertain when this span will reopen.

Motorists are urged to use Interstate 270 as an alternate route. They can also take Park Mills Road to Route 80 (Fingerboard Road), to I-270, and then Route. 109 to get to Route 26. Eastbound drivers can take Route 109 to I-270 to Route 80 and Park Mills Road.

By Kevin McManus