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**UPDATE** TRAFFIC ALERT: ROAD CLOSURE ON BENEVOLA NEWCOMER ROAD

Washington County Road Work
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 20, 2021) – Washington County Division of Engineering announces road resurfacing on Benevola Newcomer Road at Deb’s Lane is tentatively scheduled to be performed on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, weather permitting. Please see the map below for additional details. The resurfacing will require the closure of the road to through traffic during the work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
 

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

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For those required to travel, exercise caution on the roadways. If driving is necessary, ensure your vehicle is completely cleared, drive at a reduced speed, practice caution, and avoid crowding or passing plows.
 
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!