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TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE: Road Closures Due to High Water

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (May 15, 2025) – The Washington County Highway Department is advising motorists of several road closures across the county due to high water following recent heavy rainfall.

As of 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 15, 2025, the following roads remain closed:

  • Cresspond Road
  • Wishard Road
  • Kemps Mill Road (from the Mill to Snug Harbor)
  • Dam 5 Road (from Gruber Road to Gruber Road)
  • Independence Road (from FOP Lodge to Route 40)
  • Harpers Ferry Road (between Canal Road and Limekiln Road)
  • Dam #4 Road (from Hott Lane to the boat ramp)
  • Millers Sawmill Road
  • Canal Road
  • Snyders Landing
  • Bowie Road to Sprecher Road
  • Tommytown Road (from Houser Road to Taylors Landing Road)

County crews are actively monitoring flood-prone areas and will reopen roads as soon as it is safe to do so. Motorists are urged to use caution and obey all traffic signs and barricades.

The following roads have been reopened as conditions have improved:

  • High Germany Road (at the bridge)
  • Cohill Road at Broadfording Road
  • Edgemont Road (between Frazier Road and Mong Road)
  • Pecktonville Road
  • Ernstville Road

Please continue to use caution and report any unsafe conditions to local authorities.

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

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