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 Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library, located at 21677 FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park.  A formal presentation will begin at 5:30 PM.

Community members can access the Public Comment Report providing information from Community Planning Meeting #1 that was held on May 26, 2026, and the online public survey results, and additional planning study information 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) 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.

Community members are encouraged to visit the project website to learn more about the study and review project materials. 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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