COLUMBIA, MD — Pedestrians should be aware that the sidewalk on the north side of White Acre Road running between Stevens Forest Road and Basket Ring Road in Columbia will be closed starting Monday, Aug. 19. The closure is part of a Howard County construction project to implement street improvements.

Once the school year begins, signs will be put in place to direct pedestrians and students to use Stevens Forest Road to reach Stevens Forest Elementary School. Crossing guards also will be stationed at the intersections of Stevens Forest Road with White Acre Road and Stevens Forest Road with Kilimanjaro Road.



The complete street project will improve mobility, access and safety for vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic, and is expected to be completed in late fall, weather permitting.



