Stimulus Projects Ready To Roll In Maryland

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (WUSA) -- New Maryland road and transportation projects funded by the federal stimulus package will be launching within two to three weeks, Maryland Transportation Secretary John Pocari said Thursday.

At least $610 million is headed to Maryland, and at least $365 million is already dedicated to a first phase of transportation projects.

Among the first projects to launch will the resurfacing jobs including:

• Capital Beltway between 270 and the American Legion Bridge
• New Hampshire Ave. in White Oak
• Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda
• University Blvd. in Wheaton

"This is all about preserving and creating jobs quickly," said Gov. Martin O'Malley who spoke at a State Highway Administration facility off Quince Orchard Road in Gaithersburg Thursday morning. "Our first wave of transportation projects is designed to get "shovel ready" projects out the door and put people to work.

Congressman Chris Van Hollen predicted the federal stimulus package will directly create at least 66,000 jobs in Maryland.

Check this list of projects and jobs.