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Maryland Route 97

Maryland Route 97 (MD 97) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. The route runs 55.27 mi (88.95 km) from U.S. Route 29 (US 29) in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, north to the Pennsylvania border in Carroll County, where the road continues into that state as Pennsylvania Route 97 (PA 97). Throughout most of Montgomery County, MD 97 is known as Georgia Avenue, which continues south from the southern terminus along US 29 into Washington, D.C. It is a suburban four- to six-lane divided highway from Silver Spring north to Olney. From here, the route continues as a rural two-lane undivided road north through Brookeville and into Howard County. MD 97 continues through Carroll County where it passes through the county seat of Westminster. The route intersects many major roads, including Interstate 495 (I-495, Capital Beltway) north of Silver Spring, MD 28 and MD 200 (Intercounty Connector) in Norbeck, I-70/US 40 near Cooksville, MD 26 in Dorsey Crossroads, and MD 27, MD 32, and MD 140 in the Westminster area.

Maryland Route 97

MD 97 in red, MD 97A in pink (south of Olney), former Brookeville alignment in grey
Route information
Maintained by MDSHA
Length55.27 mi[1] (88.95 km)
Existed1933–present
Tourist
routes
Mason and Dixon Scenic Byway
Major junctions
South end US 29 / MD 384 in Silver Spring
Major intersections
North end PA 97 near Littlestown, PA
Location
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CountiesMontgomery, Howard, Carroll
Highway system
I-97 MD 99

With the creation of the U.S. Highway System in 1926, present-day MD 97 north of Westminster became a part of US 140. MD 97 was first designated by 1933 from MD 27/MD 410 (now US 29) in Silver Spring to north of US 40 in Cooksville. Two portions of the route between Cooksville and Westminster became MD 570 in 1939. In 1956, MD 97 was extended north from Cooksville to the Pennsylvania border northwest of Emmitsburg, Frederick County. It replaced the two sections of MD 570 along with the MD 32 designation between Westminster and the Pennsylvania border. MD 97 was rerouted to bypass Westminster in 1960 and was moved to a new alignment between Westminster and Taneytown in 1965; both former alignments became MD 32. In 1961, the route was realigned between MD 26 and MD 32, with the former segment becoming MD 854. MD 97 was rerouted to its current northern terminus in 1979, replacing that portion of US 140, while the former route between Westminster and northwest of Emmitsburg became part of MD 140.

Route description edit

 
View north at the south end of MD 97 at US 29 in Silver Spring

MD 97 runs through the Washington, D.C. suburbs in Montgomery County, connecting several communities including Silver Spring, Wheaton, Glenmont, Norbeck, and Olney. It continues north from there into rural areas of Howard and Carroll counties, passing through the Carroll County seat of Westminster, before reaching the Pennsylvania border.[2]

MD 97 has two stretches along which it is a part of the National Highway System. The highway is a principal arterial from its southern terminus in Silver Spring north to Brookeville Road in Brookeville. Within that section, MD 97 is an intermodal connector from I-495 north to MD 192 in Forest Glen.[1][3] The highway is also a principal arterial from MD 32 at Fenby north to MD 140 in Westminster and from MD 140 in Westminster to a point south of MD 496 north of Westminster. MD 97 is a part of the main National Highway System along its concurrency with MD 140 in Westminster.[1][4]

Montgomery County edit

 
MD 97 southbound at the MD 200 interchange in Norbeck

MD 97 begins at an intersection with US 29 and MD 384 (Colesville Road) in downtown Silver Spring in Montgomery County, heading north on Georgia Avenue, a six-lane divided highway.[1][2] From the route’s southern terminus, Georgia Avenue continues south as part of US 29 toward Washington, D.C. MD 97 passes commercial areas of high-rise buildings in Silver Spring before heading into residential neighborhoods. The route intersects the northern terminus of MD 390 (16th Street), which heads south and becomes 16th Street Northwest upon entering the District of Columbia. Washington Metro's Red Line begins to run below the route at this point. It continues north as a six-lane undivided road with reversible lanes through commercial areas before coming to a modified cloverleaf interchange with I-495 (Capital Beltway).[2]

Past this interchange, the road becomes a divided highway again and intersects the eastern terminus of MD 192 (Forest Glen Road) near the Red Line's Forest Glen station. MD 97 passes more residences and continues toward Wheaton. The road heads into business areas again as it intersects MD 586 (Veirs Mill Road) east of the Westfield Wheaton shopping mall and adjacent to the Wheaton station along the Red Line.[1][2] A short distance later, the road crosses MD 193 (University Boulevard) and continues back into residential areas past that intersection.[1][2] The route heads into a mix of residential and commercial areas as it heads toward Glenmont, where it meets Randolph Road at a single-point urban interchange.[2] A short distance later, MD 97 intersects the southern terminus of MD 182 (Layhill Road).[1][2]

 
MD 97 northbound approaching Howard/Carroll county border

From here, MD 97 turns northwest and passes the Glenmont station terminus of Washington Metro's Red Line before it runs through residential neighborhoods, heading to the northeast of Matthew Henson State Park. Farther northwest, the route passes businesses near the intersection with the northern terminus of MD 185 (Connecticut Avenue) in Aspen Hill. It turns north again past this intersection and crosses Bel Pre Road. After crossing Bel Pre Road, the route heads into wooded neighborhoods before it passes through a mix of businesses and houses, with MD 655 running to the west of the road. MD 97 crosses MD 28 (Norbeck Road) in Norbeck, and continues past some residences where it intersects MD 655A, a short connector that provides access to westbound MD 28.[1][2] MD 97 enters more wooded areas and narrows to four lanes, reaching a partial cloverleaf interchange with MD 200 (Intercounty Connector). A park and ride lot serving MTA Maryland commuter buses is located at the southwest corner of this interchange.[2][5]

Past the MD 200 interchange, the ICC Trail runs parallel to the east side of the road. The route eventually passes parkland and residential areas as it crosses Emory Lane, where the ICC Trail splits to the west along that road.[1][2] The road approaches Olney and passes by residential neighborhoods before heading into a business district at the intersection with MD 108 (Olney Sandy Spring Road).[2] After this intersection, the road heads into wooded residential areas as a two-lane undivided road before reaching a roundabout with High Street, which leads into Brookeville. Bypassing Brookeville to the west, MD 97 reaches another roundabout west of Brookeville with Brookeville Road, which provides additional local access to the town. Continuing north past Brookeville, the road heads into a more rural setting, with areas of farms, woods, and some residences.[2] MD 97 reaches Sunshine, where the road crosses MD 650 (New Hampshire Avenue/Damascus Road).[1][2] Past Sunshine, MD 97 resumes through rural areas and enters woodland within Patuxent River State Park as it approaches the Patuxent River.[1][2]

Howard and Carroll counties edit

 
View north along MD 97 (Littlestown Pike) on the north side of Westminster

MD 97 crosses the Patuxent River into Howard County, where it becomes Roxbury Mills Road, named after the Roxbury Mill built in 1753.[1] It continues north, passing areas of woods and farms along with suburban residential developments.[2] The road heads through the community of Glenwood and continues through agricultural areas before intersecting MD 144 (Frederick Road) in the community of Cooksville. A park and ride lot is located at the northeast corner of this intersection.[1][2] A short distance later, the route has a diamond interchange with I-70/US 40. Past this interchange, MD 97 becomes Hoods Mill Road and passes rural residential areas, intersecting Old Frederick Road.[1][2] From here, the road winds through a mix of woods, farm fields, and residences before crossing the South Branch of the Patapsco River.[1][2]

Upon crossing the river, MD 97 enters Carroll County and becomes Old Washington Road.[1] The road crosses CSX's Old Main Line Subdivision railroad line as it passes wooded areas with some residences.[1][2] It runs through a mix of woods and farms with some residences along the road.[2] The number of residences increases as the route crosses Streaker Road in Berrett. From here, MD 97 passes more residences before intersecting MD 850 (Old Liberty Road) at a roundabout. A park and ride lot is located northwest of this roundabout. A short distance later, the route intersects MD 26 (Liberty Road) at a folded diamond interchange in Dorsey Crossroads.[1][2] Past MD 26, MD 97 becomes New Washington Road and heads north through a mix of farmland, woodland, and residential neighborhoods, paralleled to the west by MD 854 (Old Washington Road).[2] The road passes through woodland before intersecting Nicodemus Road, where it continues past farms and woods before heading west of a park and ride lot and crossing MD 32 (Sykesville Road) in Fenby.[1][2]

 
MD 97 northbound near its split with MD 140 westbound near Westminster

Past this intersection, MD 97 passes to the east of Carroll Community College and heads into residential areas as it approaches Westminster, bypassing the center of the town to the east.[2] The route becomes Malcolm Drive past the intersection with Main Street/Old Westminster Road and continues to an intersection with MD 140 (Baltimore Boulevard). Here, MD 97 makes a left turn to form a concurrency with MD 140 on Baltimore Boulevard, a six-lane divided highway.[1][2] The two routes head through commercial areas on the outskirts of Westminster, passing by the TownMall of Westminster before meeting MD 27 (Manchester Road) at a folded-diamond interchange.[2] Past this interchange, the road passes over the Maryland Midland Railway and heads past more businesses. At the Sullivan Road intersection, the road becomes College View Boulevard and a short distance later, MD 97 splits from MD 140 at an interchange near McDaniel College.[1][2]

MD 97 continues north on Littlestown Pike, a two-lane undivided road. The road passes east of the Carroll County Regional Airport before heading into a mix of farmland and residences. MD 97 intersects the western terminus of MD 496 (Bachmans Valley Road), and continues northwest through agricultural and wooded areas with intermittent residences. It passes through Union Mills, where the road intersects Old Hanover Road. MD 97 continues to the community of Silver Run, where it passes residences. Upon leaving this community, the route continues through woods and farm fields.[1][2] A short distance later, MD 97 reaches the Pennsylvania border, where the road becomes PA 97 and continues north into Adams County.[2]

History edit

 
MD 97 northbound in Eldersburg

In 1911, Georgia Avenue was proposed as a state highway between the Washington, D.C. border and Brookeville.[6] This section of state highway was completed by 1915.[7] By 1921, a state highway was proposed between Roxbury Mills and Cooksville, with a small piece completed to the south of Cooksville. Also, a state highway was completed between Westminster and the Pennsylvania border, connecting to a road that continued northwest to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.[8] By 1923, the state road was finished between south of Cooksville and north of Roxbury Mills and to the north of Cooksville.[9] With the creation of the U.S. Highway System on November 11, 1926, the portion of present-day MD 97 north of Westminster was designated as part of US 140, a U.S. Highway that ran from Baltimore to Gettysburg.[10][11] In addition, the portion of Georgia Avenue between Norbeck and Olney was designated as part of MD 28 in 1927.[11] The state highway was completed south to Roxbury Mills in 1928.[12] By 1933, the state road between Brookeville and Roxbury Mills was finished.[13]

MD 97 was designated by 1933 to run from MD 27/MD 410 (now US 29) in Silver Spring to north of US 40 (now MD 144) in Cooksville.[13] In 1935, a state highway was finished south of the MD 26 intersection west of Eldersburg and heading south from MD 32 in Fenby.[14] Both these highways were extended south about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) in 1938.[15] In 1939, the state highway running south from MD 26 west of Eldersburg and from MD 32 south of Fenby were both designated as MD 570.[16] By 1946, the MD 28 concurrency between Norbeck and Olney was removed.[17] The southern section of MD 570 was extended south 0.5 miles (0.80 km) again in 1948.[18] MD 97 was widened into a divided highway between Silver Spring and Glenmont in 1950.[19]

 
View south along MD 97 from I-495 in Silver Spring

In 1956, MD 97 was extended north to PA 16 at the Pennsylvania border northwest of Emmitsburg, Frederick County. The route ran north from Cooksville to Fenby, replacing both sections of MD 570, before it replaced MD 32 from Fenby north to Westminster and northwest through Taneytown and Emmitsburg.[20] In 1960, MD 97 was moved to a new alignment that bypassed Westminster along newly constructed New Washington Road between Fenby and US 140 and the Westminster Bypass to the northwest side of the city. MD 32 was designated onto the former alignment of MD 97 that passed through Westminster on Washington Road and Main Street.[21] In 1961, MD 97 was shifted to a new alignment to the east between MD 26 and MD 32; the former alignment became MD 854.[22] The intersection with MD 26 was replaced with an interchange in 1962.[23] In 1964, construction began on a new alignment of MD 97 slightly to the north between Westminster and Taneytown.[24] This alignment was completed in 1965, and the former alignment became a part of MD 32 (now MD 832).[25] In 1966, the divided highway portion of MD 97 was extended north from Glenmont to MD 28 in Norbeck.[26]

In 1977, plans were made for US 140 to be decommissioned, with MD 97 to replace the section between Westminster and the Pennsylvania border, where it would connect to PA 97.[27] This proposal was made in order to eliminate short routes from the U.S. Highway System.[28] The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials approved the removal of the US 140 designation on October 28, 1977.[29] On January 1, 1979, MD 97 was rerouted at Westminster to head north to the Pennsylvania border, replacing US 140. At the Pennsylvania border, the route connected to PA 97, which replaced the US 140 designation in Pennsylvania.[28][30] Meanwhile, the former alignment of MD 97 between Westminster and the Pennsylvania border northwest of Emmitsburg became a part of MD 140.[30] Dualization of MD 97 in Montgomery County was extended further north from MD 28 to MD 108 by 1989.[31] An interchange was built with MD 200 (Intercounty Connector) north of MD 28, opening on February 23, 2011.[5] An interchange was built at the route’s intersection with Randolph Road in order to improve movements for automobiles as well as for pedestrians and bicycles accessing the nearby Glenmont Metro station.[32] Construction of the interchange at Randolph Road began in 2014 and was completed in 2018.[33]

On September 25, 2018, a groundbreaking was held for a $47.6 million project to build a relocated MD 97 around Brookeville, with Governor Larry Hogan in attendance. The relocated MD 97 will be a two-lane road that will bypass the section through the center of Brookeville. The route was being realigned to improve safety and traffic flow, as the alignment of the route in Brookeville has a sharp turn and a steep hill.[34] In 2022, the relocated MD 97 around Brookeville was expected to open in the middle part of 2023.[35] The relocated MD 97 opened on May 21, 2023.[36]

Junction list edit

CountyLocationmi
[1]
kmDestinationsNotes
MontgomerySilver Spring0.000.00  
 
US 29 (Georgia Avenue / Colesville Road) / MD 384 south (Colesville Road) – Washington
Southern terminus of MD 97; eastern terminus of MD 384; no access from southbound MD 97 to northbound US 29 or from eastbound MD 384 to northbound MD 97
0.911.46 
 
MD 390 south (16th Street) – Washington
Northern terminus of MD 390; no direct access from northbound MD 97 to MD 390
1.442.32  
 
I-495 (Capital Beltway) to I-95 – Baltimore, Northern Virginia
Exits 31A-B on I-495
1.612.59 
 
MD 192 west (Forest Glen Road) – Kensington
Eastern terminus of MD 192
Wheaton3.074.94 
 
MD 586 west (Veirs Mill Road) – Rockville
No direct access from eastbound MD 586 to northbound MD 97; eastern terminus of MD 586
3.475.58  MD 193 (University Boulevard) – Kensington, Kemp MillNo direct access from eastbound MD 193 to northbound MD 97 or from westbound MD 193 to southbound MD 97
Glenmont4.647.47Randolph RoadInterchange
4.817.74 
 
MD 182 north (Layhill Road)
Southern terminus of MD 182
Aspen Hill7.0011.27 
 
MD 185 south (Connecticut Avenue) / Connecticut Avenue north – North Kensington
Northern terminus of MD 185
Norbeck8.8214.19  
 
MD 28 (Norbeck Road) to MD 115 – Rockville, Burtonsville
9.4315.18 
 
 
 
 
 
MD 200 Toll (Intercounty Connector) to I-95 / I-270
Exits 8A-B on MD 200; E-ZPass or Video Tolling
Olney11.8919.14  MD 108 (Olney Sandy Spring Road) – Laytonsville, Ashton
17.0227.39  MD 650 (New Hampshire Avenue / Damascus Road) – Damascus, Ashton
HowardCooksville24.5839.56  MD 144 (Frederick Road) – Lisbon, West FriendshipFormer US 40
25.0340.28   I-70 / US 40 – Baltimore, FrederickExit 76 on I-70 / US 40
Carroll32.4852.27  MD 850 (Old Liberty Road)Roundabout; former MD 26
Eldersburg32.6752.58  MD 26 (Liberty Road) – Libertytown, EldersburgInterchange
Fenby39.3963.39  MD 32 (Sykesville Road) – Gamber
Westminster42.5768.51 
 
MD 140 east (Baltimore Boulevard) – Baltimore
Southern terminus of concurrency with MD 140
43.9370.70  MD 27 (Manchester Road) – Downtown Westminster, Manchester, HampsteadInterchange
44.8972.24 
 
MD 140 west (College View Boulevard) – Taneytown
Interchange; northern terminus of concurrency with MD 140
47.2976.11 
 
MD 496 east (Bachmans Valley Road) – Melrose
Western terminus of MD 496
55.2788.95 
 
PA 97 north (Baltimore Pike) – Littlestown, Gettysburg
Pennsylvania state line; northern terminus of MD 97
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Auxiliary route edit

  • MD 97A runs along an old section of MD 97 that parallels the route to the west, running from a cul-de-sac north to an intersection with MD 97 at Emory Church Road in Olney, Montgomery County. The route is 0.32 mi (0.51 km) long.[1][37]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x Highway Information Services Division (December 31, 2013). Highway Location Reference. Maryland State Highway Administration. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
    • Montgomery County (PDF).
    • Howard County (PDF).
    • Carroll County (PDF).
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac Google (2009-05-14). "overview of Maryland Route 97" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2009-05-14.
  3. ^ National Highway System: Washington, DC-MD-VA (PDF) (Map). Federal Highway Administration. October 1, 2012. Retrieved 2015-01-10.
  4. ^ National Highway System: Westminster–Eldersburg, MD (PDF) (Map). Federal Highway Administration. October 1, 2012. Retrieved 2015-01-10.
  5. ^ a b Liu, Mimi (February 23, 2011). "More than 10,000 vehicles travel on first stretch of the ICC Wednesday morning". The Gazette. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
  6. ^ Maryland Geological Survey (1911). Map of Maryland: Showing State Road System and State Aid Roads Completed or Under Construction December 31, 1911 (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland Geological Survey.
  7. ^ Maryland Geological Survey (1915). Map of Maryland: Showing State Road System (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland Geological Survey.
  8. ^ Maryland Geological Survey (1921). Map of Maryland: Showing State Road System and State Aid Roads (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland Geological Survey.
  9. ^ Maryland Geological Survey (1923). Map of Maryland: Showing State Road System and State Aid Roads (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland Geological Survey.
  10. ^ Bureau of Public Roads & American Association of State Highway Officials (November 11, 1926). United States System of Highways Adopted for Uniform Marking by the American Association of State Highway Officials (Map). 1:7,000,000. Washington, DC: United States Geological Survey. OCLC 32889555. Retrieved November 7, 2013 – via Wikimedia Commons.
  11. ^ a b Maryland Geological Survey (1927). Map of Maryland: Showing State Road System and State Aid Roads (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland Geological Survey.
  12. ^ Maryland Geological Survey (1928). Map of Maryland: Showing State Road System and State Aid Roads (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland Geological Survey.
  13. ^ a b Maryland Geological Survey (1933). Map of Maryland Showing State Road System: State Aid Roads and Improved County Road Connections (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland Geological Survey.
  14. ^ Maryland Geological Survey (1935). Map of Maryland Showing State Road System: State Aid Roads and Improved County Road Connections (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland Geological Survey.
  15. ^ Beall, J. Glenn; Jarboe, Elmer R.; Obrecht, George F., Sr. (March 4, 1939). Report of the State Roads Commission of Maryland (1937–1938 ed.). Baltimore: Maryland State Roads Commission. pp. 126, 480. Retrieved 2014-12-01.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ Maryland State Roads Commission (1939). General Highway Map: State of Maryland (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland State Roads Commission.
  17. ^ Maryland State Roads Commission (1946). Maryland: Official Highway Map (PDF) (Map) (1946–1947 ed.). Baltimore: Maryland State Roads Commission.
  18. ^ Reindollar, Robert M.; George, Joseph M.; McCain, Russell H. (December 20, 1950). Report of the State Roads Commission of Maryland (1949–1950 ed.). Baltimore: Maryland State Roads Commission. pp. 130, 157. Retrieved 2014-11-30.
  19. ^ Maryland State Roads Commission (1950). Maryland: Official Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland State Roads Commission.
  20. ^ Maryland State Roads Commission (1956). Maryland: Official Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland State Roads Commission.
  21. ^ Maryland State Roads Commission (1960). Maryland: Official Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland State Roads Commission.
  22. ^ Maryland State Roads Commission (1961). Maryland: Official Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland State Roads Commission.
  23. ^ Federal Highway Administration (2012). "NBI Structure Number: 100000060054010". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
  24. ^ Maryland State Roads Commission (1964). Maryland: Official Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland State Roads Commission.
  25. ^ Maryland State Roads Commission (1965). Maryland: Official Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland State Roads Commission.
  26. ^ Maryland State Roads Commission (1966). Maryland: Official Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland State Roads Commission.
  27. ^ Staff (June 14, 1977). "Route 140 May Change to Route 97". Gettysburg Times. Gettysburg, PA: Gettysburg Times Publishing. pp. 1, 5. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
  28. ^ a b "Route 140 Is Scheduled To Become Pa. 97 Jan 1, Littlestown Protests". Gettysburg Times. Gettysburg, PA: Gettysburg Times Publishing. December 11, 1978. p. 1. Retrieved September 30, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.  
  29. ^ Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering (October 28, 1977). "Route Numbering Committee Agenda" (Report). Washington, DC: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. p. 488. Retrieved September 30, 2015 – via Wikisource.
  30. ^ a b Maryland State Highway Administration (1979). Maryland: Official Highway Map (PDF) (Map) (1979–1980 ed.). Baltimore: Maryland State Highway Administration.
  31. ^ Maryland State Highway Administration (1989). Maryland: Official Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Baltimore: Maryland State Highway Administration.
  32. ^ "At-Grade Intersection Improvement MD Route 97 Georgia Avenue at Randolph Road — Project Details". Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
  33. ^ Metcalf, Andrew (February 13, 2018). "Portion of New Georgia Avenue Underpass Set To Open This Weekend". Bethesda Magazine. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  34. ^ "Governor Larry Hogan breaks ground on MD 97 relocation construction project in Brookeville" (Press release). Maryland State Highway Administration. September 25, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  35. ^ "MD 97 (Georgia Ave) Brookeville Bypass". Maryland State Highway Administration. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  36. ^ Belt, Deb (May 19, 2023). "SHA To Open Brookeville Bypass On MD 97 In Montgomery Co. May 21". Patch Media. Hale Global. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  37. ^ Google (2012-03-03). "overview of Maryland Route 97A" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2012-03-03.

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This article is about the state highway For the Interstate with the same number see Interstate 97 MD 97 redirects here For the Brazilian assault rifle see IMBEL MD97 Maryland Route 97 MD 97 is a state highway in the U S state of Maryland The route runs 55 27 mi 88 95 km from U S Route 29 US 29 in Silver Spring Montgomery County north to the Pennsylvania border in Carroll County where the road continues into that state as Pennsylvania Route 97 PA 97 Throughout most of Montgomery County MD 97 is known as Georgia Avenue which continues south from the southern terminus along US 29 into Washington D C It is a suburban four to six lane divided highway from Silver Spring north to Olney From here the route continues as a rural two lane undivided road north through Brookeville and into Howard County MD 97 continues through Carroll County where it passes through the county seat of Westminster The route intersects many major roads including Interstate 495 I 495 Capital Beltway north of Silver Spring MD 28 and MD 200 Intercounty Connector in Norbeck I 70 US 40 near Cooksville MD 26 in Dorsey Crossroads and MD 27 MD 32 and MD 140 in the Westminster area Maryland Route 97MD 97 in red MD 97A in pink south of Olney former Brookeville alignment in greyRoute informationMaintained by MDSHALength55 27 mi 1 88 95 km Existed1933 presentTouristroutesMason and Dixon Scenic BywayMajor junctionsSouth endUS 29 MD 384 in Silver SpringMajor intersectionsMD 390 in Silver Spring I 495 in Silver Spring MD 28 in Norbeck MD 200 Toll in Norbeck I 70 US 40 near Cooksville MD 26 in Dorsey Crossroads MD 32 in Fenby MD 140 in Westminster MD 27 in WestminsterNorth endPA 97 near Littlestown PALocationCountryUnited StatesStateMarylandCountiesMontgomery Howard CarrollHighway systemMaryland highway systemInterstate US State Scenic Byways I 97 MD 99With the creation of the U S Highway System in 1926 present day MD 97 north of Westminster became a part of US 140 MD 97 was first designated by 1933 from MD 27 MD 410 now US 29 in Silver Spring to north of US 40 in Cooksville Two portions of the route between Cooksville and Westminster became MD 570 in 1939 In 1956 MD 97 was extended north from Cooksville to the Pennsylvania border northwest of Emmitsburg Frederick County It replaced the two sections of MD 570 along with the MD 32 designation between Westminster and the Pennsylvania border MD 97 was rerouted to bypass Westminster in 1960 and was moved to a new alignment between Westminster and Taneytown in 1965 both former alignments became MD 32 In 1961 the route was realigned between MD 26 and MD 32 with the former segment becoming MD 854 MD 97 was rerouted to its current northern terminus in 1979 replacing that portion of US 140 while the former route between Westminster and northwest of Emmitsburg became part of MD 140 Contents 1 Route description 1 1 Montgomery County 1 2 Howard and Carroll counties 2 History 3 Junction list 4 Auxiliary route 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksRoute description edit nbsp View north at the south end of MD 97 at US 29 in Silver SpringMD 97 runs through the Washington D C suburbs in Montgomery County connecting several communities including Silver Spring Wheaton Glenmont Norbeck and Olney It continues north from there into rural areas of Howard and Carroll counties passing through the Carroll County seat of Westminster before reaching the Pennsylvania border 2 MD 97 has two stretches along which it is a part of the National Highway System The highway is a principal arterial from its southern terminus in Silver Spring north to Brookeville Road in Brookeville Within that section MD 97 is an intermodal connector from I 495 north to MD 192 in Forest Glen 1 3 The highway is also a principal arterial from MD 32 at Fenby north to MD 140 in Westminster and from MD 140 in Westminster to a point south of MD 496 north of Westminster MD 97 is a part of the main National Highway System along its concurrency with MD 140 in Westminster 1 4 Montgomery County edit nbsp MD 97 southbound at the MD 200 interchange in NorbeckMD 97 begins at an intersection with US 29 and MD 384 Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring in Montgomery County heading north on Georgia Avenue a six lane divided highway 1 2 From the route s southern terminus Georgia Avenue continues south as part of US 29 toward Washington D C MD 97 passes commercial areas of high rise buildings in Silver Spring before heading into residential neighborhoods The route intersects the northern terminus of MD 390 16th Street which heads south and becomes 16th Street Northwest upon entering the District of Columbia Washington Metro s Red Line begins to run below the route at this point It continues north as a six lane undivided road with reversible lanes through commercial areas before coming to a modified cloverleaf interchange with I 495 Capital Beltway 2 Past this interchange the road becomes a divided highway again and intersects the eastern terminus of MD 192 Forest Glen Road near the Red Line s Forest Glen station MD 97 passes more residences and continues toward Wheaton The road heads into business areas again as it intersects MD 586 Veirs Mill Road east of the Westfield Wheaton shopping mall and adjacent to the Wheaton station along the Red Line 1 2 A short distance later the road crosses MD 193 University Boulevard and continues back into residential areas past that intersection 1 2 The route heads into a mix of residential and commercial areas as it heads toward Glenmont where it meets Randolph Road at a single point urban interchange 2 A short distance later MD 97 intersects the southern terminus of MD 182 Layhill Road 1 2 nbsp MD 97 northbound approaching Howard Carroll county borderFrom here MD 97 turns northwest and passes the Glenmont station terminus of Washington Metro s Red Line before it runs through residential neighborhoods heading to the northeast of Matthew Henson State Park Farther northwest the route passes businesses near the intersection with the northern terminus of MD 185 Connecticut Avenue in Aspen Hill It turns north again past this intersection and crosses Bel Pre Road After crossing Bel Pre Road the route heads into wooded neighborhoods before it passes through a mix of businesses and houses with MD 655 running to the west of the road MD 97 crosses MD 28 Norbeck Road in Norbeck and continues past some residences where it intersects MD 655A a short connector that provides access to westbound MD 28 1 2 MD 97 enters more wooded areas and narrows to four lanes reaching a partial cloverleaf interchange with MD 200 Intercounty Connector A park and ride lot serving MTA Maryland commuter buses is located at the southwest corner of this interchange 2 5 Past the MD 200 interchange the ICC Trail runs parallel to the east side of the road The route eventually passes parkland and residential areas as it crosses Emory Lane where the ICC Trail splits to the west along that road 1 2 The road approaches Olney and passes by residential neighborhoods before heading into a business district at the intersection with MD 108 Olney Sandy Spring Road 2 After this intersection the road heads into wooded residential areas as a two lane undivided road before reaching a roundabout with High Street which leads into Brookeville Bypassing Brookeville to the west MD 97 reaches another roundabout west of Brookeville with Brookeville Road which provides additional local access to the town Continuing north past Brookeville the road heads into a more rural setting with areas of farms woods and some residences 2 MD 97 reaches Sunshine where the road crosses MD 650 New Hampshire Avenue Damascus Road 1 2 Past Sunshine MD 97 resumes through rural areas and enters woodland within Patuxent River State Park as it approaches the Patuxent River 1 2 Howard and Carroll counties edit nbsp View north along MD 97 Littlestown Pike on the north side of WestminsterMD 97 crosses the Patuxent River into Howard County where it becomes Roxbury Mills Road named after the Roxbury Mill built in 1753 1 It continues north passing areas of woods and farms along with suburban residential developments 2 The road heads through the community of Glenwood and continues through agricultural areas before intersecting MD 144 Frederick Road in the community of Cooksville A park and ride lot is located at the northeast corner of this intersection 1 2 A short distance later the route has a diamond interchange with I 70 US 40 Past this interchange MD 97 becomes Hoods Mill Road and passes rural residential areas intersecting Old Frederick Road 1 2 From here the road winds through a mix of woods farm fields and residences before crossing the South Branch of the Patapsco River 1 2 Upon crossing the river MD 97 enters Carroll County and becomes Old Washington Road 1 The road crosses CSX s Old Main Line Subdivision railroad line as it passes wooded areas with some residences 1 2 It runs through a mix of woods and farms with some residences along the road 2 The number of residences increases as the route crosses Streaker Road in Berrett From here MD 97 passes more residences before intersecting MD 850 Old Liberty Road at a roundabout A park and ride lot is located northwest of this roundabout A short distance later the route intersects MD 26 Liberty Road at a folded diamond interchange in Dorsey Crossroads 1 2 Past MD 26 MD 97 becomes New Washington Road and heads north through a mix of farmland woodland and residential neighborhoods paralleled to the west by MD 854 Old Washington Road 2 The road passes through woodland before intersecting Nicodemus Road where it continues past farms and woods before heading west of a park and ride lot and crossing MD 32 Sykesville Road in Fenby 1 2 nbsp MD 97 northbound near its split with MD 140 westbound near WestminsterPast this intersection MD 97 passes to the east of Carroll Community College and heads into residential areas as it approaches Westminster bypassing the center of the town to the east 2 The route becomes Malcolm Drive past the intersection with Main Street Old Westminster Road and continues to an intersection with MD 140 Baltimore Boulevard Here MD 97 makes a left turn to form a concurrency with MD 140 on Baltimore Boulevard a six lane divided highway 1 2 The two routes head through commercial areas on the outskirts of Westminster passing by the TownMall of Westminster before meeting MD 27 Manchester Road at a folded diamond interchange 2 Past this interchange the road passes over the Maryland Midland Railway and heads past more businesses At the Sullivan Road intersection the road becomes College View Boulevard and a short distance later MD 97 splits from MD 140 at an interchange near McDaniel College 1 2 MD 97 continues north on Littlestown Pike a two lane undivided road The road passes east of the Carroll County Regional Airport before heading into a mix of farmland and residences MD 97 intersects the western terminus of MD 496 Bachmans Valley Road and continues northwest through agricultural and wooded areas with intermittent residences It passes through Union Mills where the road intersects Old Hanover Road MD 97 continues to the community of Silver Run where it passes residences Upon leaving this community the route continues through woods and farm fields 1 2 A short distance later MD 97 reaches the Pennsylvania border where the road becomes PA 97 and continues north into Adams County 2 History edit nbsp MD 97 northbound in EldersburgIn 1911 Georgia Avenue was proposed as a state highway between the Washington D C border and Brookeville 6 This section of state highway was completed by 1915 7 By 1921 a state highway was proposed between Roxbury Mills and Cooksville with a small piece completed to the south of Cooksville Also a state highway was completed between Westminster and the Pennsylvania border connecting to a road that continued northwest to Gettysburg Pennsylvania 8 By 1923 the state road was finished between south of Cooksville and north of Roxbury Mills and to the north of Cooksville 9 With the creation of the U S Highway System on November 11 1926 the portion of present day MD 97 north of Westminster was designated as part of US 140 a U S Highway that ran from Baltimore to Gettysburg 10 11 In addition the portion of Georgia Avenue between Norbeck and Olney was designated as part of MD 28 in 1927 11 The state highway was completed south to Roxbury Mills in 1928 12 By 1933 the state road between Brookeville and Roxbury Mills was finished 13 MD 97 was designated by 1933 to run from MD 27 MD 410 now US 29 in Silver Spring to north of US 40 now MD 144 in Cooksville 13 In 1935 a state highway was finished south of the MD 26 intersection west of Eldersburg and heading south from MD 32 in Fenby 14 Both these highways were extended south about 0 5 miles 0 80 km in 1938 15 In 1939 the state highway running south from MD 26 west of Eldersburg and from MD 32 south of Fenby were both designated as MD 570 16 By 1946 the MD 28 concurrency between Norbeck and Olney was removed 17 The southern section of MD 570 was extended south 0 5 miles 0 80 km again in 1948 18 MD 97 was widened into a divided highway between Silver Spring and Glenmont in 1950 19 nbsp View south along MD 97 from I 495 in Silver SpringIn 1956 MD 97 was extended north to PA 16 at the Pennsylvania border northwest of Emmitsburg Frederick County The route ran north from Cooksville to Fenby replacing both sections of MD 570 before it replaced MD 32 from Fenby north to Westminster and northwest through Taneytown and Emmitsburg 20 In 1960 MD 97 was moved to a new alignment that bypassed Westminster along newly constructed New Washington Road between Fenby and US 140 and the Westminster Bypass to the northwest side of the city MD 32 was designated onto the former alignment of MD 97 that passed through Westminster on Washington Road and Main Street 21 In 1961 MD 97 was shifted to a new alignment to the east between MD 26 and MD 32 the former alignment became MD 854 22 The intersection with MD 26 was replaced with an interchange in 1962 23 In 1964 construction began on a new alignment of MD 97 slightly to the north between Westminster and Taneytown 24 This alignment was completed in 1965 and the former alignment became a part of MD 32 now MD 832 25 In 1966 the divided highway portion of MD 97 was extended north from Glenmont to MD 28 in Norbeck 26 In 1977 plans were made for US 140 to be decommissioned with MD 97 to replace the section between Westminster and the Pennsylvania border where it would connect to PA 97 27 This proposal was made in order to eliminate short routes from the U S Highway System 28 The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials approved the removal of the US 140 designation on October 28 1977 29 On January 1 1979 MD 97 was rerouted at Westminster to head north to the Pennsylvania border replacing US 140 At the Pennsylvania border the route connected to PA 97 which replaced the US 140 designation in Pennsylvania 28 30 Meanwhile the former alignment of MD 97 between Westminster and the Pennsylvania border northwest of Emmitsburg became a part of MD 140 30 Dualization of MD 97 in Montgomery County was extended further north from MD 28 to MD 108 by 1989 31 An interchange was built with MD 200 Intercounty Connector north of MD 28 opening on February 23 2011 5 An interchange was built at the route s intersection with Randolph Road in order to improve movements for automobiles as well as for pedestrians and bicycles accessing the nearby Glenmont Metro station 32 Construction of the interchange at Randolph Road began in 2014 and was completed in 2018 33 On September 25 2018 a groundbreaking was held for a 47 6 million project to build a relocated MD 97 around Brookeville with Governor Larry Hogan in attendance The relocated MD 97 will be a two lane road that will bypass the section through the center of Brookeville The route was being realigned to improve safety and traffic flow as the alignment of the route in Brookeville has a sharp turn and a steep hill 34 In 2022 the relocated MD 97 around Brookeville was expected to open in the middle part of 2023 35 The relocated MD 97 opened on May 21 2023 36 Junction list editCountyLocationmi 1 kmDestinationsNotesMontgomerySilver Spring0 000 00 nbsp nbsp nbsp US 29 Georgia Avenue Colesville Road MD 384 south Colesville Road WashingtonSouthern terminus of MD 97 eastern terminus of MD 384 no access from southbound MD 97 to northbound US 29 or from eastbound MD 384 to northbound MD 970 911 46 nbsp nbsp MD 390 south 16th Street WashingtonNorthern terminus of MD 390 no direct access from northbound MD 97 to MD 3901 442 32 nbsp nbsp nbsp I 495 Capital Beltway to I 95 Baltimore Northern VirginiaExits 31A B on I 4951 612 59 nbsp nbsp MD 192 west Forest Glen Road KensingtonEastern terminus of MD 192Wheaton3 074 94 nbsp nbsp MD 586 west Veirs Mill Road RockvilleNo direct access from eastbound MD 586 to northbound MD 97 eastern terminus of MD 5863 475 58 nbsp MD 193 University Boulevard Kensington Kemp MillNo direct access from eastbound MD 193 to northbound MD 97 or from westbound MD 193 to southbound MD 97Glenmont4 647 47Randolph RoadInterchange4 817 74 nbsp nbsp MD 182 north Layhill Road Southern terminus of MD 182Aspen Hill7 0011 27 nbsp nbsp MD 185 south Connecticut Avenue Connecticut Avenue north North KensingtonNorthern terminus of MD 185Norbeck8 8214 19 nbsp nbsp nbsp MD 28 Norbeck Road to MD 115 Rockville Burtonsville9 4315 18 nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp MD 200 Toll Intercounty Connector to I 95 I 270Exits 8A B on MD 200 E ZPass or Video TollingOlney11 8919 14 nbsp MD 108 Olney Sandy Spring Road Laytonsville Ashton 17 0227 39 nbsp MD 650 New Hampshire Avenue Damascus Road Damascus AshtonHowardCooksville24 5839 56 nbsp MD 144 Frederick Road Lisbon West FriendshipFormer US 4025 0340 28 nbsp nbsp I 70 US 40 Baltimore FrederickExit 76 on I 70 US 40Carroll 32 4852 27 nbsp MD 850 Old Liberty Road Roundabout former MD 26Eldersburg32 6752 58 nbsp MD 26 Liberty Road Libertytown EldersburgInterchangeFenby39 3963 39 nbsp MD 32 Sykesville Road GamberWestminster42 5768 51 nbsp nbsp MD 140 east Baltimore Boulevard BaltimoreSouthern terminus of concurrency with MD 14043 9370 70 nbsp MD 27 Manchester Road Downtown Westminster Manchester HampsteadInterchange44 8972 24 nbsp nbsp MD 140 west College View Boulevard TaneytownInterchange northern terminus of concurrency with MD 140 47 2976 11 nbsp nbsp MD 496 east Bachmans Valley Road MelroseWestern terminus of MD 496 55 2788 95 nbsp nbsp PA 97 north Baltimore Pike Littlestown GettysburgPennsylvania state line northern terminus of MD 971 000 mi 1 609 km 1 000 km 0 621 mi Concurrency terminus Electronic toll collection Incomplete accessAuxiliary route editMD 97A runs along an old section of MD 97 that parallels the route to the west running from a cul de sac north to an intersection with MD 97 at Emory Church Road in Olney Montgomery County The route is 0 32 mi 0 51 km long 1 37 See also edit nbsp Maryland Roads portalReferences edit a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x Highway Information Services Division December 31 2013 Highway Location Reference Maryland State Highway Administration Retrieved 2012 03 02 Montgomery County PDF Howard County PDF Carroll County PDF a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac Google 2009 05 14 overview of Maryland Route 97 Map Google Maps Google Retrieved 2009 05 14 National Highway System Washington DC MD VA PDF Map Federal Highway Administration October 1 2012 Retrieved 2015 01 10 National Highway System Westminster Eldersburg MD PDF Map Federal Highway Administration October 1 2012 Retrieved 2015 01 10 a b Liu Mimi February 23 2011 More than 10 000 vehicles travel on first stretch of the ICC Wednesday morning The Gazette Retrieved February 23 2011 Maryland Geological Survey 1911 Map of Maryland Showing State Road System and State Aid Roads Completed or Under Construction December 31 1911 PDF Map Baltimore Maryland Geological Survey Maryland Geological Survey 1915 Map of Maryland Showing State Road System PDF Map Baltimore Maryland Geological Survey Maryland Geological Survey 1921 Map of Maryland Showing State Road System and State Aid Roads PDF Map Baltimore Maryland Geological Survey Maryland Geological Survey 1923 Map of Maryland Showing State Road System and State Aid Roads PDF Map Baltimore Maryland Geological Survey Bureau of Public Roads amp American Association of State Highway Officials November 11 1926 United States System of Highways Adopted for Uniform Marking by the American Association of State Highway Officials Map 1 7 000 000 Washington DC United States Geological Survey OCLC 32889555 Retrieved November 7 2013 via Wikimedia Commons a b Maryland Geological Survey 1927 Map of Maryland Showing State Road System and State Aid Roads PDF Map Baltimore Maryland Geological Survey Maryland Geological Survey 1928 Map of Maryland Showing State Road System and State Aid Roads PDF Map Baltimore Maryland Geological Survey a b Maryland Geological Survey 1933 Map of Maryland Showing State Road System State Aid Roads and Improved County Road Connections PDF Map Baltimore Maryland Geological Survey Maryland Geological Survey 1935 Map of Maryland Showing State Road System State Aid Roads and Improved County Road Connections PDF Map Baltimore Maryland Geological Survey Beall J Glenn Jarboe Elmer R Obrecht George F Sr March 4 1939 Report of the State Roads Commission of Maryland 1937 1938 ed Baltimore Maryland State Roads Commission pp 126 480 Retrieved 2014 12 01 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a CS1 maint multiple names authors list link Maryland State Roads Commission 1939 General Highway Map State of Maryland PDF Map Baltimore Maryland State Roads Commission Maryland State Roads Commission 1946 Maryland Official Highway Map PDF Map 1946 1947 ed Baltimore Maryland State Roads Commission Reindollar Robert M George Joseph M McCain Russell H December 20 1950 Report of the State Roads Commission of Maryland 1949 1950 ed Baltimore Maryland State Roads Commission pp 130 157 Retrieved 2014 11 30 Maryland State Roads Commission 1950 Maryland Official Highway Map PDF Map Baltimore Maryland State Roads Commission Maryland State Roads Commission 1956 Maryland Official Highway Map PDF Map Baltimore Maryland State Roads Commission Maryland State Roads Commission 1960 Maryland Official Highway Map PDF Map Baltimore Maryland State Roads Commission Maryland State Roads Commission 1961 Maryland Official Highway Map PDF Map Baltimore Maryland State Roads Commission Federal Highway Administration 2012 NBI Structure Number 100000060054010 National Bridge Inventory Federal Highway Administration Maryland State Roads Commission 1964 Maryland Official Highway Map PDF Map Baltimore Maryland State Roads Commission Maryland State Roads Commission 1965 Maryland Official Highway Map PDF Map Baltimore Maryland State Roads Commission Maryland State Roads Commission 1966 Maryland Official Highway Map PDF Map Baltimore Maryland State Roads Commission Staff June 14 1977 Route 140 May Change to Route 97 Gettysburg Times Gettysburg PA Gettysburg Times Publishing pp 1 5 Retrieved 2014 01 10 a b Route 140 Is Scheduled To Become Pa 97 Jan 1 Littlestown Protests Gettysburg Times Gettysburg PA Gettysburg Times Publishing December 11 1978 p 1 Retrieved September 30 2015 via Newspapers com nbsp Special Committee on U S Route Numbering October 28 1977 Route Numbering Committee Agenda Report Washington DC American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials p 488 Retrieved September 30 2015 via Wikisource a b Maryland State Highway Administration 1979 Maryland Official Highway Map PDF Map 1979 1980 ed Baltimore Maryland State Highway Administration Maryland State Highway Administration 1989 Maryland Official Highway Map PDF Map Baltimore Maryland State Highway Administration At Grade Intersection Improvement MD Route 97 Georgia Avenue at Randolph Road Project Details Federal Highway Administration Retrieved 2009 05 16 Metcalf Andrew February 13 2018 Portion of New Georgia Avenue Underpass Set To Open This Weekend Bethesda Magazine Retrieved November 6 2022 Governor Larry Hogan breaks ground on MD 97 relocation construction project in Brookeville Press release Maryland State Highway Administration September 25 2018 Retrieved September 25 2018 MD 97 Georgia Ave Brookeville Bypass Maryland State Highway Administration Retrieved November 6 2022 Belt Deb May 19 2023 SHA To Open Brookeville Bypass On MD 97 In Montgomery Co May 21 Patch Media Hale Global Retrieved May 21 2023 Google 2012 03 03 overview of Maryland Route 97A Map Google Maps Google Retrieved 2012 03 03 External links editKML file edit help Template Attached KML Maryland Route 97KML is from Wikidata nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to 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