Watkins Mill Bridge

After 2 years, the long-awaited and long-promised Watkins Mill I270 Interchange was completed this year. The 2-way, double lane, double exit, double entrance highway bridge connected the East and West sides of Watkins Mill Road, which have existed for ages. On June 10, 2020, this new highway interchange, Exit 12, was officially opened.

For us, this new interchange has impacted our lives in a major way and has for the most part improved our standard of living. It now takes only a few minutes to cross the bridge to go to Kaiser or Costco. In less than one minute, we can be on the I270 going north or south. Fortunately for right now, the increase in traffic has been very minimal, in part due to the pandemic. So, if you have not seen this new interchange, come on over and check it out.

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Happy Holidays 2023

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Tsai Family of the Parklands

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