Gillespie Precast,  based in Chestertown,  recently made a generous donation to support the Kent County High School Career & Technical Education (CTE) construction program and its student-led shed project.  The project provides students with hands-on experience as they design, build, market, and sell a shed, then reinvest proceeds into future projects. Through the process, students develop skills in construction, teamwork, budgeting, materials management, marketing, and sales.  According to Economic and Tourism Development Director Jamie Williams the support from Gillespie Precast, will help provide students with valuable real-world learning opportunities while strengthening the workforce pipeline for the skilled trades.

  The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning construction of a $9.1 million project to replace the southbound U.S. 301 [Blue Star Memorial Highway] bridge over Maryland Route 290 [Dudley Corners Road] in Queen Anne’s County.  Work includes demolition of the three-section bridge, construction of a new single-span bridge, stormwater management improvements, paving and landscaping.  Crews will replace the bridge in two phases, maintaining one lane of southbound Route 301 to minimize impact on traffic flow.  The speed limit in the area will be reduced to 45 miles per hour, and the major crane operations are planned for traffic off-peak hours.  The project is expected to be completed by late fall 2027, weather permitting.  For project updates, visit mdot.maryland.gov.