The Charles County Department of Emergency Services would like to notify citizens that the Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge on Route 301 in Charles County has been re-opened to traffic after being shut down for approximately 2 hours due to a multi-vehicle accident.
The Nice Bridge closed at approximately 12:30 p.m. today due to an accident involving four motor vehicles, which resulted in an automobile fire.
Although the bridge is now open, motorists traveling in the area should use caution and expect traffic delays. Citizens are encouraged to monitor local news stations for traffic updates.
Although the bridge is now open, motorists traveling in the area should use caution and expect traffic delays. Citizens are encouraged to monitor local news stations for traffic updates.
On Wednesday, August 10, Charles County Commissioner Ken Robinson, Sheriff Rex W. Coffey, Director of Emergency Services William Stephens, and Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) representatives will convene a meeting to discuss possible solutions to traffic tie-ups caused by closures of the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge in Newburg. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Newburg Volunteer Fire Department (12265 Rock Point Road).
For more information, contact Crystal Hunt, Public Information Officer, at
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