Garis Shop Road Reopening

100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1401

Hagerstown, MD 21740 | 240.313.2380

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Danielle Crabb, Director

Phone: 240-313-2384

Email: dcrabb@washco-md.net

GARIS SHOP ROAD REOPENING

Completion of Bridge Repair

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 29, 2018) – The Washington County Division of Engineering announces the reopening of Garis Shop Road at the bridge over Antietam Creek. Effective as of Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. the road will reopen to through traffic.

The Garis Shop Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project included the rehabilitation and repair of the existing stone arch bridge and adjacent mill race. There were also minor roadway improvements at the bridge.

The County thanks the community for their patience while the work was performed.

For additional information contact Public Relations and Marketing Director Danielle Crabb

at 240-313-2384.

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