Frequently Asked Questions
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Roads & Bridges
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This can be confusing, particularly few new residents. The County uses a color-code system to distinguish between public and private roads. Public road signs are white letters on a green background. Private road signs are white letters on a blue background. If you don’t see a sign, give us a call and we’ll try to answer your question.Roads & Bridges
The following roads are Maryland State Highways. -
Submit a County Service Request to report a pothole or wash out.Roads & Bridges
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We have an established plan for plowing roads. Naturally, during extreme weather it will take us longer to complete a cycle of snow removal. There are also times when we will pull equipment off the roads for safety reasons.Roads & Bridges
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Please do NOT contact the Department of Public Works outside of normal operating hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. All calls outside of the normal Public Works hours should be directed to 410-479-2222 OR 410-479-2223. Thank you!