Maryland § 8-601

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-601, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8-601.

    (a)    The Administration shall construct, reconstruct, and repair State highways as necessary and shall maintain them in good condition.

    (b)    The Department may not spend any further funds for the construction of I-95 through Prince George’s County that will involve a new or reconstructed segment connecting it to any other highway in Prince George’s County. The Department may not spend any further funds for the construction of a new highway, arterial, freeway, or expressway in the lands between Viers Mill Road and Northwest Branch described in the 1980 highway needs inventory as the right-of-way reserved for the Rockville Facility in Montgomery County, including the area designated as the Matthew Henson State Park under § 5-1004 of the Natural Resources Article.

    (c)    This prohibition does not preclude construction in the right-of-way designated as the Rockville Facility of:

        (1)    Roadway crossings to facilitate traffic flow and highway safety; or

        (2)    A hiker/biker trail in the lands between Viers Mill Road and Northwest Branch.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-601

What does Maryland Code § 8-601 cover?

Section 8-601 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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