The Highway Division is divided into several activities and functions. Among the many jobs of the Highway Division are road building, blacktopping of roads (new and overlay), surface treatment, ditching – outlet and roadside, bushing – outlet and roadside, roadside mowing, boat dock maintenance, boat ramp, bridge maintenance, snow removal, ice control, signage of all county roads, line stripping of all county roads, and operation of a maintenance/repair shop. The Highway Division is also involved in an Adopt a Highway Program and serves an important role in emergency management for the County. 

Bridges – There are a total of 21 bridges in the County road system over 20 feet in length. In addition there are 7 major culvert pipe road crossings and 9 minor culvert pipe crossings that are owned and maintained by the Highway Division. The bridges and major culverts listed below are inspected by professionals trained by the state every 2 years in accordance with State regulations for safety.

Snow Plowing: What to Expect

The Dorchester County Department of Public Works prioritizes snow removal based on storm severity, traffic volume, and safety needs, with main and emergency routes addressed first and residential streets as time and conditions allow.

Click here for more information on plowing priorities, timing, and what actions may (or may not) occur during different types of storms.

Know Your Roads & Who to Call

Before reporting a pothole or plowing issue, check whether your road is state-maintained (Interstates, U.S. routes, or MD-numbered routes) or maintained by your county or municipality. State-maintained road issues are handled by Maryland Department of Transportation, while all others should be reported locally

Click here to visit the State’s webpage for more information.

Office Hours Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Dorchester County Department of Public Works
5435 Handley Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
410-228-2920 (phone)

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