LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Government is inviting community members to help shape the future of transportation in Lexington Park by participating in an upcoming Community Planning Meeting for the FDR Boulevard Extension Planning Study.
The Community Planning Meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library, located at 21677 FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park. The meeting will be held in an open house format, allowing community members to attend and participate at their convenience.
Community members can access additional meeting information, including flyers in both English and Spanish, by visiting the project website at www.stmaryscountymd.gov/FDR.
This planning study focuses on extending FDR Boulevard from Pegg Road to MD 246 (Great Mills Road). The extension is being planned in accordance with the concepts outlined in the Lexington Park Development District Master Plan and is intended to improve traffic flow to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, reduce emissions, shorten travel times, and reduce congestion and traffic accidents.
“Route 235 is the busiest and most heavily traveled corridor in our community, with thousands of people relying on it eis pegvery day to get to work, school, and local businesses,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “Community feedback is critical as we evaluate strategies to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and ensure this project reflects the needs and priorities of the people who use these roads every day.”
Can’t attend the meeting? Community members can still provide feedback by completing the survey online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/FDRBlvdExtensionPlanningStudy.
All comments must be submitted by Tuesday, June 9, 2026. All feedback received — both online and in person — will be considered as the planning study moves forward.
Community members are encouraged to visit the project website to learn more about the study, review project materials, and participate in future public engagement opportunities. The Public Engagement Plan (PEP), available in both English and Spanish, provides additional information on how the community can stay involved.
Questions regarding the project may be directed to the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) Project Manager, Allen Settle via email to Allen.Settle@stmaryscountymd.gov or by calling (301) 475-4200, ext. 3525. For more information, please visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov/FDR.
Individuals needing accommodation or assistance to participate in the Community Planning Meeting, such as language translation or accessibility support, should contact DPW&T Project Manager Allen Settle at (301) 475-4200, ext. 3525, at least two business days prior to the meeting. Please note the meeting location is physically accessible.
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