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| Landover Road (Maryland) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Landover Road |
| State | Maryland |
| Type | County road |
| Route | unnumbered |
| Length mi | 3.2 |
| Direction a | West |
| Terminus a | Cheverly |
| Direction b | East |
| Terminus b | Landover |
| Counties | Prince George's County |
Landover Road (Maryland) is a short but significant arterial in Prince George's County connecting residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and regional transit nodes between Cheverly and Landover. The corridor provides links to major highways and municipal centers and functions as a local connector near Washington, D.C.. Its alignment intersects historic communities and contemporary developments associated with regional planning, retail, and sports venues.
Landover Road begins near Cheverly station on the Metrorail Orange Line and proceeds southeast, intersecting with U.S. Route 50, Baltimore–Washington Parkway, and MD 202 before terminating near the former Landover Mall area adjacent to FedExField and Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex. Along its length it passes through or borders Bladensburg, Hyattsville-area corridors, and the Woodland Hills retail strip, providing access to Walmart, Target, and regional plazas. The roadway transitions from two-lane residential sections near Cheverly Historic District to multi-lane commercial segments near Landover Hills and the Riviera Beach commuter corridors, with bicycle lanes and sidewalk links to Rhode Island Avenue feeder streets.
The alignment of Landover Road evolved from early 19th-century county roads that connected plantations and market towns tied to Annapolis and the port routes to Baltimore. During the era of Prince George's County agricultural transitions, the corridor served tobacco transport routes associated with estates referenced in records alongside Mount Calvert and Belair Mansion. Mid-20th-century suburbanization tied to the growth of Washington, D.C. and the construction of I-495 and U.S. 50 prompted widening and intersection modifications, influenced by planning agencies including the Maryland State Highway Administration and local offices in Prince George's County. Proposals in the 1970s related to the Landover Mall development and later 1990s retail expansions near Riviera Beach resulted in realignments and traffic signal installations. Recent decades saw streetscape projects aligned with initiatives from Maryland Transit Administration and county redevelopment programs tied to the redevelopment of parcels owned by entities such as Akridge and investment interests linked to sports venue district planning for FedExField stakeholders.
- Western terminus: near Cheverly station and U.S. 50 - Intersection with Baltimore–Washington Parkway access ramps - Junction with MD 202 / Landover Road (MD 202) connector - Crossing of Pennsylvania Avenue feeder streets near Cheverly - Connection to Landover Hills municipal access roads serving Prince George's Community College and local government centers - Eastern terminus: near Landover Mall site and access to FedExField and Sports and Learning Complex
Traffic volumes on Landover Road reflect commuter patterns between Washington, D.C. suburbs and retail destinations such as Landover Mall (former), Woodland Hills, and big-box centers like Walmart and Target. Peak congestion corresponds to events at FedExField and commuter peaks tied to Metrorail Orange Line disruptions affecting Cheverly station and Deanwood station. Safety programs coordinated with Prince George's County Police Department include speed enforcement, school crossing improvements near Dumbarton Elementary School and pedestrian enhancements tied to Vision Zero-inspired county initiatives. Accident data prompted installation of additional signalized intersections and turn-lane work in coordination with the Maryland State Highway Administration and county traffic engineers.
Landover Road provides surface access to Metrorail stations on the Orange Line and commuter bus routes operated by Metrobus and TheBus. Regional bus connections link to Union Station, New Carrollton, Greenbelt station, and park-and-ride facilities serving BWI Airport and intercity carriers. Shuttle services for events at FedExField and private operators connect through staging areas near the road, coordinated with Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation.
The corridor serves communities and landmarks including Cheverly, Landover, Landover Hills, Bladensburg, Hyattsville, Prince George's County, the Landover Mall site, FedExField, Prince George's County Sports and Learning Complex, Capital Plaza Shopping Center, and nearby institutional anchors like Prince George's Community College, University of Maryland, College Park commuter links, and municipal parks such as Cheverly Neighborhood Park. Cultural and recreational venues within reach include Six Flags America to the east via connecting arterials and historic sites like Mount Rainier area museums and preservation districts.
Planned projects affecting the corridor involve streetscape improvements funded by Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation, transit-oriented development proposals tied to Metrorail station area planning, and redevelopment initiatives for parcels formerly occupied by Landover Mall pursued by private developers and county redevelopment authorities. Transportation projects under consideration include intersection redesigns coordinated with Maryland State Highway Administration, bicycle network expansion agreements with Washington Area Bicyclist Association, and multimodal access upgrades connected to regional planning bodies such as the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board.
Category:Roads in Prince George's County, Maryland Category:Transportation in Maryland