Road Closures

  1. Current and Planned Road Closures
  2. Emergency Closures
  3. Road Closure Press Releases

Road Name

Project Limits
Date ClosedDate to ReopenReason for Closure
Cedar DriveCedar Drive, from 2002 Cedar Drive to 2000 Cedar Drive (at the location of the old Washington Court Apartments), will be closed to all through traffic on or about Monday, March 20, 2023 for approximately seven months.

School buses and emergency vehicles will not be permitted at any time. Motorists should follow the detour signs or make other arrangements. 

Questions about the closure may be directed to 410-638-3217 ext 2437.
March 20, 2023October 31, 2023Construction of Coppermine Athletic Fields
MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) bridge over Grays RunAugust 22, 2023 Update:

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is extending working hours and lane closure times this week for the project to rehabilitate the two-lane MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) bridge over Grays Run near Aberdeen in Harford County. This temporary change will enable contractor crews to expedite bridge work and reduce the need for lane closures at the start of the school year.   

Beginning 7 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, motorists can expect 24-hour lane closures on the bridge with flagging operations to control two-way traffic on MD 7 through 5 a.m. Saturday, August 26.  Motorists traveling between Belcamp and Aberdeen may consider alternate routes such as US 40 (Pulaski Highway) or I-95 (John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway). The bridge, located on MD 7 between Holly Oak Circle and South Stepney Road, will remain open during the work.    

The work is part of the State Highway Administration’s bridge system preservation program and includes rehabilitation of the bridge deck, replacement of the parapets and installation of new guardrail on both roadway approaches to the bridge.  Weather permitting, this $420,000 bridge project will be complete by fall.      

The State Highway Administration understands temporary lane closures and flagging operations can be an inconvenience, but this work is necessary to ensure a safe and reliable transportation system. Motorists are asked to reduce speeds approaching and while in active work zones.      

Contractor Marksmen Company of Baltimore is performing the work. Customers with questions may call the State Highway Administration Office of Structures – Structures Remedial Engineering Division at 410-545-8309.

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a project Monday, June 19, to rehabilitate the two-lane MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) bridge over Grays Run southwest of Aberdeen in Harford County. Weather permitting, the $420,000 bridge project will be complete by the end of summer.  
  
The work is part of the State Highway Administration’s bridge system preservation program and includes rehabilitation of the bridge deck, replacement of the parapets and installation of new guardrail on both roadway approaches to the bridge. 
 
The bridge, located on MD 7 between Holly Oak Circle and South Stepney Road, will remain open during the work. Beginning Monday, motorists can expect weekday lane closures on the bridge with flagging operations to control two-way traffic between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., and overnight, Sundays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. 
 
Contractor Marksmen Company of Baltimore will perform the work. Customers with questions may call the State Highway Administration Office of Structures – Structures Remedial Engineering Division at 410-545-8309.
 
 The State Highway Administration understands roadwork can be an inconvenience for some motorists and asks travelers to plan for extra travel time, stay alert and be patient as you pass through the bridge work zone. 
 
For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, go to the project portal, or visit the homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov
June 19, 2023Fall 2023Bridge rehabilitation
MD 24 (Rocks Road)

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has initiated a roadway reconstruction/slope protection project for MD 24 (Rocks Road) - Section G in Harford County. The project area extends from 700 feet south of Sharon Road to 1,700 feet north of Ferncliff Lane and runs parallel to Deer Creek. 

The project design phase is complete and construction work is anticipated to begin fall 2023.  Project information is available on the State Highway Administration’s project webpage, MD 24 (Rocks Road) - Section G.  

If you have any questions, please feel free Mr. Abraham Kidane, Assistant District Engineer for Construction. Mr. Kidane may be contacted at AKidane@mdot.maryland.gov or 410-229-2421.  

Fall 2023Summer 2025Roadway Reconstruction / Slope Protection Project
Troyer Road Bridge #103 over Tributary of Little Deer CreekTroyer Road Bridge #103, over a Tributary of Little Deer Creek, will be closed on or about Tuesday, July 18, 2023 for approximately 5 months. The bridge is located between MD Route 23 (Norrisville Road) and Harford Creamery Road.

School buses and emergency vehicles will not be permitted across the bridge at any time. Motorists who use the bridge should follow the detour signs or make other arrangements.

Questions about the closure may be directed to 410-638-3217 extension 2442.
July 18, 2023December 18, 2023Bridge construction
West MacPhail RoadWest MacPhail Road, between S Tollgate Road and Ponderosa Drive, will be closed to all through traffic on or about Wednesday July 26, 2023 for sewer rehabilitation work for approximately ten weeks.

School buses and emergency vehicles will not be allowed through at all times.  

Please follow the detour signs or make other arrangements if you travel on these roadways.

If you have any questions, please call 410-638-3300 extension 1453.
July 26, 2023October 4, 2023Sewer Rehabilitation work
Winters Run RoadMarch 8, 2023 Update:  The temporary signal installed on Winters Run Road in the vicinity of the I-95 bridge will be in operation until Spring 2024.

Beginning Tuesday, May 10, 2022, Winters Run Road under I-95 will switch to an alternating traffic pattern maintained in a single lane using a temporary traffic signal. This alternating, single-lane traffic pattern is expected to be in effect until fall 2023. The new traffic pattern is needed to complete the widening of the I-95 Northbound Bridge over Winters Run Road and Winters Run Stream. Minor traffic delays are anticipated, and drivers using Winters Run Road should consider alternate routes. Access to all private residences will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.

If you have any questions, please contact James Langer at jalanger@harfordcountymd.gov.
May 10, 2022Spring 2024Road Construction
Woodsdale Road The Harford County Department of Public Works will be closing the Woodsdale Road cul-de-sac to all traffic to complete utility relocations as part of the I-95 Widening.

Please make other arrangements if you utilize this area for turnarounds.

If you have any questions, please call Amy K. Beall at the Department of Public Works at 410-638-3509 ext. 1333 or email akbeall@harfordcountymd.gov.
October 24, 2022 April 2024I-95 Widening



Harford County Maintained Roads:

Harford County maintains over 1,000 miles of roadway.  Harford County maintained roads EXCLUDE:
  • Private roads
  • Roads within the incorporated municipalities (Town of Bel Air, City of Havre de Grace, and City of Aberdeen)
  • State roads (numbered routes i.e. Maryland Route 543 or Fountain Green Road)
  • and I-95

Reporting Pot Holes or Road Emergencies:

Harford County Highways will require your name, address, phone number, and specific location of problem you are reporting. This information is logged in at their dispatch office and directed to the appropriate Highways staff.
  • Monday through Friday - 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.     410.638.3532 
  • After normal business hours - 3 p.m. weekdays or weekends     410.638.3532 (voicemail message)

Reporting Road Emergencies (stop sign down, tree in road, missing manhole cover):

    
  • Harford County Sheriff's Office, 410-838-6600