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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closures Due to High Water

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 3, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following road closures due to high water:

  • Cresspond Road
  • Pecktonville Rd at Licking Creek

The County reminds citizens to drive with caution on roads that have the potential to flood. If water has flooded the roadway, please turn around and do not try to drive through it.

For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380 or [email protected].

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We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!