Washington County Road Closures Due to High Wind

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Hagerstown, MD 21740 | 240.313.2380

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Danielle Weaver, Director

Phone: 240-313-2380

Email: dweaver@washco-md.net

WASHINGTON COUNTY ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO HIGH WIND

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 25, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following road closures due high winds, causing several downed tress and power lines:

Dam 4 Road, between Shaffer Road and Woburn Road
Maugansville Road, between Maugans Avenue and Garnette Avenue

Heavy winds can result in fallen trees and debris on our roadways, as well as downed stop and yield signs, traffic signal failures, power outages and downed power lines. Washington County road crews will actively work to clear debris and downed trees along county roads.

If there is a power outage at your home or business, contact your local energy utility company or visit their website for more information.

For updates to road closures in Washington County, please visit our road closure map .

For additional information, please contact Public Relations and Marketing Director Danielle Weaver at 240-313-2380.

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