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09/01/2026

HAGERSTOWN TRAFFIC ADVISORY: East Avenue (Sept. 1 & 2)
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, East Avenue will be closed to through-traffic between Potomac Street and Mulberry Street while work crews from Comcast install overhead wires along a portion of East Avenue.
Drivers approaching the closure will be required to detour via other City streets, and will encounter cones, barricades, detour signs and other traffic control devices. The work is expected to be completed and the street reopened to traffic by 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. This same closure will be repeated on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
For more information about this advisory, call the City’s Department of Engineering & Permits at 301-739-8577, Ext. 125.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: East Avenue (Sept. 1 & 2)

Work crews from Comcast will be installing overhead wires along a portion of East Avenue. In order to give the contractor space to perform the work, a temporary street closure is required.

Therefore, beginning at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 1st, East Avenue will be closed to through- traffic between Potomac Street and Mulberry Street. Motorists approaching the closure will be required to detour via other City streets, and will encounter cones, barricades, detour signs, and other traffic control devices. It is anticipated that the work will be completed, and the street reopened to traffic, by 2:30 PM on Tuesday. This same closure will be repeated on Wednesday, September 2nd.

Emergency vehicles will not be able to pass through this section of East Avenue while the closure is in effect.

Please contact the City’s Department of Engineering & Permits at 301-739-8577, extension 125 if there are any questions regarding this advisory.

08/30/2026

08/26/2026

HAGERSTOWN TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Willard and Liberty Streets
Beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, Willard Street will be closed to through-traffic between Jefferson Boulevard and East Franklin Street, and Liberty Street will be closed to traffic between Cleveland Avenue and Willard while work crews repair water main valves at the intersection of Willard and Liberty.
Drivers approaching the work area will be required to detour via other City streets and should expect to encounter cones, barricades, detour signs and other traffic control devices.
The work is expected to be completed and the streets reopened to traffic by 4 p.m. Thursday.
For more information about this advisory, call the City’s Water Division at 301-739-8577, Ext. 693.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Willard & Liberty Streets

Work crews from the City’s Water Division will be repairing water main valves at the intersection of Willard Street and Liberty Street. In order to perform the work, temporary street closures will be required.

Therefore, beginning at 8:00 AM on Thursday, August 27th, Willard Street will be closed to through-traffic between Jefferson Blvd. and E. Franklin Street, and Liberty Street will be closed to through-traffic between Cleveland Avenue and Willard Street. Motorists approaching the work area will be required to detour via other City streets, and should expect to encounter cones, barricades, detour signs, and other traffic control devices. It is anticipated that the work will be completed, and the street reopened to traffic, by 4:00 PM.

Emergency vehicles will not be able to pass through the Willard Street/Liberty Street intersection while the closures are in effect.

Please contact the City’s Water Division at 301-739-8577, extension 693 if there are any questions regarding this advisory.

08/21/2026

HAGERSTOWN TRAFFIC ADVISORY: South Potomac Street
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, South Potomac Street will be closed to through-traffic near the railroad crossing at Howard Street while crews repair of a pavement depression.
A detour route will be posted to direct northbound and southbound traffic around the closure. Drivers approaching the closure should expect to encounter cones, barricades, detour signs and other traffic control devices.
The work is expected to be completed and the street reopened to traffic by 3 p.m.
For more information about this advisory, contact the City’s Department of Public Works at 301-739-8577, Ext. 179.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: S. Potomac Street

Work crews from the City’s Department of Public Works will be repairing a pavement depression in S. Potomac Street; this work will require a temporary street closure.

Therefore, beginning at 7:00 AM on Friday, August 21st, South Potomac Street will be closed to through-traffic near the railroad crossing at Howard Street. A detour route will be posted to direct northbound and southbound traffic around the closure. Motorists approaching the closure should expect to encounter cones, barricades, detour signs, and other traffic control devices. It is anticipated that the work will be completed, and the street reopened to traffic, by 3:00 PM.

Emergency vehicles will not be able to pass through this section of S. Potomac Street while the closure is in effect.

Please contact the City’s Department of Public Works at 301-739-8577, extension 179 if there are any questions regarding this advisory.

08/11/2026

HAGERSTOWN TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Woodland Way
As of 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, Woodland Way is closed to through-traffic between Park Lane and West Hillcrest Road while work crews repair a water main.
Drivers approaching the closure will be required to detour via other City streets and will encounter cones, barricades and other traffic devices. The work is expected to be completed and the street reopened to traffic by 2 p.m.
For more information about this advisory, call the City’s Water Division at 301-739-8577, Ext. 673.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Woodland Way

Work crews from the City’s Water Division are repairing a water main in Woodland Way. To provide space to perform the work, a temporary street closure is required.

Therefore, as of 8:30 AM this morning, Woodland Way is closed to through-traffic between Park Lane and W. Hillcrest Road. Motorists approaching the closure will be required to detour via other City streets, and will encounter cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices. It is anticipated that the work will be completed, and the street reopened to traffic, by 2:00 PM today.

Emergency vehicles will not be able to pass through this section of Woodland Way while the work is being performed.

Please contact the City’s Water Division at 301-739-8577, ext. 693 if there are any questions regarding this advisory.

08/11/2026

HAGERSTOWN TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Garlinger Avenue
As of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, Garlinger Avenue is closed to through-traffic between South Potomac Street and Spruce Street while work crews repair a sanitary sewer lateral.
Drivers approaching the closure will be required to detour via other City streets and will encounter cones, barricades and other traffic devices. The work is expected to be completed and the street reopened to traffic by 2 p.m.
For more information about this advisory, call the City’s Wastewater Division at 301-739-8577, Ext. 674.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Garlinger Avenue

Work crews from the City’s Wastewater Division are repairing a sanitary sewer lateral on Garlinger Avenue. To provide space to perform the work, a temporary street closure is required.

Therefore, as of 8:00 AM this morning, Garlinger Avenue is closed to through-traffic between S. Potomac Street and Spruce Street. Motorists approaching the closure will be required to detour via other City streets, and will encounter cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices. It is anticipated that the work will be completed, and the street reopened to traffic, by 2:00 PM this afternoon.​

Emergency vehicles will not be able to pass through this section of Garlinger Avenue while the work is being performed.

Please contact the City’s Wastewater Division at 301-739-8577, ext. 674 if there are any questions regarding this advisory.

08/07/2026

Summer is one of the most popular times of the year for road trips. Whether you're heading out for a lakeside getaway, exploring national parks and monuments, or visiting family and friends, spending hours on the road requires preparation and attention to safety. But if you do encounter any road troubles in the Hagerstown, MD or Greencastle, PA area, our team at Blue Gray Towing can expertly assist. By following a few simple precautions, you can help ensure a safer and more enjoyable journey. Here are four tips for driving safely during your summertime road trip.

Summer is one of the most popular times of the year for road trips. Whether you're heading out for a lakeside getaway, exploring national parks and monuments, or visiting family and friends, spending hours on the road requires preparation and attention to safety. But if you do encounter any road tro...