New J-Turns and Safety Upgrades Heading to US 15
Frederick, MD · August 21, 2026
Crews are moving heavy equipment along Route 15 this morning, so budget an extra five minutes if heading north toward Auburn Road.
The Lead
State highway officials have initiated a $10.4 million safety reconstruction along Route 15 at the Auburn and Angleberger Road intersection. The project replaces the existing crossover with a new J-turn configuration, designed to reduce severe right-angle crashes by preventing side-street traffic from crossing four lanes of highway traffic at once.
Instead, drivers turning from Angleberger Road will turn right onto northbound Route 15 and use a dedicated U-turn lane located 3,000 feet north. Construction crews will also install automated speed enforcement devices set to the 55 mph speed limit throughout the work zone. Commuters can expect temporary lane shifts and active equipment in the area over the coming months.
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Today's Outlook
- High 80°F · Low 60°F — Overcast
- A mild, cloud-covered start to the weekend—great weather to leave the windows down.
What's On Around Town
Summer Vendor & Makers Market Baker Park, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Local artisans, handmade crafts, food stalls, and family lawn games.
Groceries for Seniors Frederick Senior Center (1440 Taney Ave), 12:00–1:00 PM Free produce and pantry staples for eligible residents every third Friday.
Sky Stage Improv & Dance Sky Stage (59 S Carroll St), 7:30 PM Live open-air performance blending athletic dance and spontaneous theatrical comedy.
Hoodoo Blues Revue Rockwell Brewery Riverside (880 Broadband Dr), 8:00 PM High-energy live blues performance with local brews on the outdoor patio.
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick Brewer's Alley (124 N Market St), 8:00 PM Lantern-lit guided walking tour highlighting historic downtown stories and folklore.
Spotlight & Story
- Asian American Center of Frederick
- Founded in 2006 by Elizabeth Chung, this community hub connects regional immigrant families with healthcare navigation, language classes, and career training across more than 100 languages. It operates out of its primary facility on North Market Street.
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