The Route 50 Bridge into Ocean City will temporarily close the two east bound lanes for needed repairs resulting from its age.
The Maryland State Highway Administration says that it will also shift the west bound lane patterns so that traffic can move in both directions.
The Salisbury Daily Times reports the work that began this week on the east bound lanes will continue until March.
While being done the drawbridge will not open for boaters with additional possible restrictions by the U.S. Coast Guard to the channel.
The Highway Administration said it is hoped that the $5 million project will add another 20 years to the life of the bridge.
