Kent Narrows
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- This article is about the body of water, for the community, see Kent Narrows, Maryland
The Kent Narrows is a waterway that connects the Chester River with Eastern Bay and also separates Kent Island from the Delmarva Peninsula. It runs through the community of Kent Narrows, Maryland.
[edit] Bridges
Several bridges, both part of roads and the Queen Anne's Railroad have crossed the Kent Narrows in the past. Currently, two road bridges cross the Kent Narrows.
- The Kent Narrows Bridge is part of US 50/US 301 and was built during the early 1990s as part of upgrades to US 50/US 301 on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
- The Old Kent Narrows Bridge, also known as the Route 18 Kent Narrows Bridge or Kent Narrows Drawbridge, is part of Maryland Route 18 as well as the American Discovery Trail and serves local traffic, both automobiles and pedestrians. It was once the main bridge across the Kent Narrows until the newer bridge was built.