Maryland Route 322
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Maryland Route 322 (MD 322) is a state highway
in the U.S. state of Maryland
. Known as Easton Parkway, the highway runs 5.12 miles (8.2 km) on the west side of Easton
between two junctions with U.S. Route 50
(US 50). MD 322 serves as a bypass of downtown Easton for traffic between US 50 and highways to western Talbot County
, including MD 33
toward Saint Michaels and MD 333
toward Oxford
. Easton Parkway was constructed in the mid to late 1960s. The state highway was originally designated as part of MD 33; MD 322 became the sole designation on the bypass in 1978.
(Washington Street). Beyond this intersection, the state highway reduces to two lanes, curves to the northwest, and crosses Paper Mill Pond. MD 332 parallels the pond through the highway's intersection with MD 333, which heads southwest as Oxford Road and northeast as Peach Blossom Road. After the pond turns west, the state highway intersects Port Street, which heads east toward downtown Easton as MD 334 and west as a county highway into the Easton Point industrial area.
MD 322 temporarily expands to a four-lane undivided highway at its intersection with MD 33, which heads east as Bay Street toward downtown Easton and west as St. Michaels Road. The MD 322–MD 33 intersection lies on a crossing of Tanyard Creek just east of its confluence
with an unnamed creek to form the North Fork of the Tred Avon River
. MD 322 continues northeast past several shopping centers and industrial parks between MD 33 and Glebe Road. Near its northern terminus, the state highway meets the northern end of Washington Street and Airpark Drive, which immediately has an intersection with MD 662
(Centreville Road) before entering an industrial park adjacent to Easton Airport
. MD 322 reaches its northern terminus at a directional intersection with US 50.
in Talbot County
.
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!scope=col|Destinations
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|0.00
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|Southern terminus; no access from southbound MD 322 to westbound US 50
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|0.53
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|Officially MD 565A
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|1.59
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|2.41
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|2.98
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|4.64
|Airpark Drive west to
|Airpark Drive is officially MD 332B
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|5.12
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|Northern terminus
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in the U.S. state of Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
. Known as Easton Parkway, the highway runs 5.12 miles (8.2 km) on the west side of Easton
Easton, Maryland
Easton, founded 1710, is a town within the Easton District of Talbot County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,708 at the 2000 census, and 14,677 according to current July 2008 census estimates. It is the county seat of Talbot County. The primary ZIP Code is 21601, and the...
between two junctions with U.S. Route 50
U.S. Route 50 in Maryland
U.S. Route 50 is a major east–west route of the U.S. Highway system, stretching just over from Ocean City, Maryland on the Atlantic Ocean to West Sacramento, California. In the U.S. state of Maryland, US 50 exists in two sections. The longer of these serves as a major route connecting...
(US 50). MD 322 serves as a bypass of downtown Easton for traffic between US 50 and highways to western Talbot County
Talbot County, Maryland
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*81.4% White*12.8% Black*0.2% Native American*1.2% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*1.6% Two or more races*2.7% Other races*5.5% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, including MD 33
Maryland Route 33
Maryland Route 33 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. The state highway runs from Tilghman Island east to Washington Street in Easton...
toward Saint Michaels and MD 333
Maryland Route 333
Maryland Route 333 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. The state highway runs from the terminal of the seasonal Oxford–Bellevue Ferry in Oxford north to Washington Street in Easton within Talbot County. MD 333 was constructed between Trippe Creek and Easton in the 1910s. ...
toward Oxford
Oxford, Maryland
Oxford is a waterfront town and former colonial port in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. The population was 771 at the 2000 census.-History:Oxford is one of the oldest towns in Maryland...
. Easton Parkway was constructed in the mid to late 1960s. The state highway was originally designated as part of MD 33; MD 322 became the sole designation on the bypass in 1978.
Route description
MD 322 begins at a directional intersection with US 50 (Ocean Gateway) south of Easton; there is no direct access from southbound MD 322 to westbound US 50. MD 322 heads north as a four-lane divided highway to MD 565Maryland Route 565
Maryland Route 565 is a collection of state highways in the U.S. state of Maryland. These three highways are sections of old alignment of U.S. Route 213, the predecessor route to US 50, between Trappe and Easton. MD 565 runs from Trappe to US 50 south of Easton. MD 565A is a section of...
(Washington Street). Beyond this intersection, the state highway reduces to two lanes, curves to the northwest, and crosses Paper Mill Pond. MD 332 parallels the pond through the highway's intersection with MD 333, which heads southwest as Oxford Road and northeast as Peach Blossom Road. After the pond turns west, the state highway intersects Port Street, which heads east toward downtown Easton as MD 334 and west as a county highway into the Easton Point industrial area.
MD 322 temporarily expands to a four-lane undivided highway at its intersection with MD 33, which heads east as Bay Street toward downtown Easton and west as St. Michaels Road. The MD 322–MD 33 intersection lies on a crossing of Tanyard Creek just east of its confluence
Confluence
Confluence, in geography, describes the meeting of two or more bodies of water.Confluence may also refer to:* Confluence , a property of term rewriting systems...
with an unnamed creek to form the North Fork of the Tred Avon River
Tred Avon River
The Tred Avon River is a main tributary of the Choptank River in Talbot County on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The river is long.-Geography:...
. MD 322 continues northeast past several shopping centers and industrial parks between MD 33 and Glebe Road. Near its northern terminus, the state highway meets the northern end of Washington Street and Airpark Drive, which immediately has an intersection with MD 662
Maryland Route 662
Maryland Route 662 is a collection of state highways in the U.S. state of Maryland. These highways are sections of old alignment of U.S. Route 50 between Easton and Wye Mills in Talbot County and Queen Anne's County. MD 662C runs from Easton to Longwoods. MD 662B runs from Longwoods to...
(Centreville Road) before entering an industrial park adjacent to Easton Airport
Easton Airport (Maryland)
Easton Airport , also known as Newnam Field, is a county-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles north of the central business district of Easton, a town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States....
. MD 322 reaches its northern terminus at a directional intersection with US 50.
History
Easton Parkway was constructed as a way for traffic from Oxford and Saint Michaels to access points north and south via US 50 without having to travel through downtown Easton. The first section of the state highway was completed in 1965 from the present intersection with MD 33 north to US 50. MD 33 was removed from Bay Street and Washington Street north of downtown Easton and placed on the first section of Easton Parkway. The highway was extended south to MD 333 in 1966. The remainder of the highway south to US 50 was completed in 1970. The MD 322 designation was originally applied to the southern part of the parkway as well as Bay Street. MD 33 and MD 322 were reassigned to their present lengths of highway in 1978.Junction list
The entire route is in EastonEaston, Maryland
Easton, founded 1710, is a town within the Easton District of Talbot County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,708 at the 2000 census, and 14,677 according to current July 2008 census estimates. It is the county seat of Talbot County. The primary ZIP Code is 21601, and the...
in Talbot County
Talbot County, Maryland
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*81.4% White*12.8% Black*0.2% Native American*1.2% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*1.6% Two or more races*2.7% Other races*5.5% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
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{|class=wikitable
!scope=col|Mile
!scope=col|Destinations
!scope=col|Notes
|-
|0.00
|
|Southern terminus; no access from southbound MD 322 to westbound US 50
|-
|0.53
|
|Officially MD 565A
|-
|1.59
|
|
|-
|2.41
|
|
|-
|2.98
|
|
|-
|4.64
|Airpark Drive west to
|Airpark Drive is officially MD 332B
|-
|5.12
|
|Northern terminus
Auxiliary routes
- MD 322A is the designation for the unnamed 0.07 mile (0.1126538 km) ramp from eastbound US 50 to northbound MD 322 south of Easton.
- MD 322B is the designation for the 0.03 mile (0.0482802 km) section of Airpark Drive between MD 322 and MD 662 north of Easton.