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Columbia Gas Work Slated for Virginia Avenue Area on Thursday

July 26th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Columbia Gas of Maryland, would like to notify the public that on Thursday, July 29, 2021, beginning at 5:00 am, delays should be expected on Virginia Avenue from Elder Street to Mary Street.  Parking will be restricted on Virginia Avenue from Elder Street to Mary Street and residents are asked to have all cars removed from the street by 5:00am on Thursday, July 29, 2021.  The work is expected to be completed by 6:00pm on the same day.

Humbird St will also be closed from Virginia Avenue to Ella Street between 5:00 am and 6:00pm on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

The road closure and parking lane closure will allow Columbia Gas and its contractor to complete a critical task in the project area.

Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic around the site but residents are advised to avoid the area as much as possible during this time to allow for the work to be completed safely and successfully.

The closure will allow Columbia Gas and its contractor to complete a critical task in completing this project in the area.

 Please use caution in the area and follow all traffic control devices that will be in place. If there are any questions, please contact the City of Cumberland Engineering Department, 301-759-6600.