Traffic Patterns for July 3, 2022

Traffic Plan for the Independence Day Celebration in the Twin Beaches from the Calvert County Sheriff's Department:

Calvert County will host two Independence Day fireworks displays this year, one on Sunday, July 3, and the other on Monday, July 4. he Independence Day celebrations will take place at the following locations:

• July 3: Chesapeake Beach, MD (Rain Date July 9th)
• July 4: Solomons, MD (Rain Date July 5)

July 3 Traffic Plan for Twin Beaches

• All left-hand turns on a portion of Rt. 261 through the Twin Beaches will be prohibited.
• The centerline of Rt. 261 will be blocked to prohibit vehicles from making U-turns.
• Traffic north of Rt. 260 along Rt. 261 on the east side of Rt. 261 must make right turns and exit left on 5th Street to Boyd's Turn Road to Rt. 260. Traffic on the west side of Rt. 261 must make a right turn and exit on 27th Street to G Street to Rt. 260. Traffic south of Rt. 260 along Rt. 261 on the east side of Rt. 261 must make a right turn and must turn left onto Rt. 260. Traffic on the west side of Rt, 261 must turn right and continue along Rt. 261 to Summer City Blvd or continue south to Ponds Wood Road and proceed to Maryland Route 4.
• The above Traffic Plan will be instituted around the start time of the fireworks.

As we approach the Fourth of July weekend, please make smart decisions behind the wheel so everyone can safely reach their summer destinations,” Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans said. “Every driver makes a difference and we urge all motorists to buckle up, put the phone down, watch for pedestrians, and don’t drink and drive.”