Maryland Routes 194 and 550 used to join for a few blocks in Woodsboro in Frederick County. Both routes were moved to bypass the town.

Timothy Reichard 3/16/05
Southbound on Main Street (Old MD 194) entering Woodsboro. MD 550 used to enter from the right on what is now officially called Old MD 550.

Timothy Reichard 3/16/05
The southbound scene of downtown Woodsboro. Traffic is very light through the town because the eastern bypass carries most thru traffic.

Timothy Reichard 3/16/05
The old southern split is indicated by trailblazers to MD 550 via Liberty Road (Old MD 550).

Timothy Reichard 3/16/05
The southern split at Main Street (ahead), Liberty Road (left), and Donsife Alley (right). The only remaining state route shield is posted here for MD 194.

Timothy Reichard 3/16/05
Now facing westward on Liberty Road (Old MD 550), approaching the T-intersection with Main Street (Old MD 194). Liberty Road (behind the camera) meets MD 194/MD 550 at its southern split.

Timothy Reichard 3/16/05
Making the right turn onto Main Street north begins the old duplex.

Timothy Reichard 3/16/05
Old MD 550 split to the north here at the old northern split, while MD 194 continued north on Main Street. Main Street leads to the current northern split of MD 194/MD 550.