Maryland 545 spurs northwest from Elkton and Maryland 213 (Bridge Street) to Cedar Hill along Blue Ball Road. Blue Ball Road itself continues to Maryland 273 (Telegraph Road) at Blue Ball. However state maintenance of the road ends at the intersection with Union Church and Hill Top Roads 2.7 miles southeast of Blue Ball.
Bridge Street departs downtown Elkton and crosses above the AMTRAK Northeast Corridor. North of the railroad under crossing is the southern terminus of Maryland 545 (Elkton Boulevard). Maryland 545 spurs northwest from Elkton toward the rural community of Blue Ball. Both Maryland 213 and 545 intersect Maryland 279 (Elkton Road) ahead. Photo taken 12/21/01.
Maryland 213 (Bridge Street) southbound meets Maryland 545 (Elkton Boulevard) ahead of the AMTRAK Northeast Corridor overpass. Elkton Boulevard carries Maryland 545 west to Blue Ball Road north. Photo taken 08/18/05.
Northern Terminus - Cedar Hill
Begin state maintenance placard posted on Blue Ball Road southbound at the transition into Maryland 545. Note the pavement change between the County and State maintained segments. Blue Ball Road leaves the confluence of Warburton & Kirk Roads and Union Church & Hill Top Roads behind. Photo taken 07/31/04.
Closer look at the first southbound Maryland 545 shield posted on Blue Ball Road near Cedar Hill. Maryland 545 travels 1.7 miles south to Leeds (junction Leeds Road) and 2.3 miles to Childs near the CSX and Interstate 95 over crossings. Photo taken 07/31/04.
Maryland 545 2003 Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT)
Source: 2003 Highway Location Reference file for Cecil County (MDSHA)
Maryland 545 Guide
Maryland 545 North
Maryland 545's first northbound shield, posted along Elkton Boulevard between Maryland 213 (Bridge Street) and the turn onto Blue Ball Road in Elkton. Photo taken 08/18/05.
Blue Ball Road carries all of Maryland 545 north of Elkton Boulevard. The state highway intersects Maryland 279 (Elkton Road) before leaving Elkton. Photo taken 08/18/05.
Northbound at the traffic light with Maryland 279 (Elkton Road) on Maryland 545 (Blue Ball Road) north. Maryland 279 travels west a short distance to junction U.S. 40 (Pulaski Highway) and Maryland 7 (Old Philadelphia Road); Maryland 279 east continues to Maryland 213 (Bridge Street) on the drive to Interstate 95 (Exit 109) and Newark, Delaware. Photo taken 08/18/05.
Maryland 545 South
Maryland 545 (Blue Ball Road) scene on southbound between Cedar Hill and Leeds. Much of the land outside the Elkton area remains open with many farms and smaller housing developments dotting the landscape. Photo taken 07/31/04.
