July 7th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of First Energy, would like to notify the public that the Merchants Alley Parking Lot will be closed off to traffic from Tuesday, 7/8/25, to Wednesday, 7/9/25, in order to install a new pole/transformer

First Energy will block the parking lot off the night before work is to be performed, in addition to, blocking off 3-4 spaces on Monday morning, 7/7/25, in order to dig the hole for the new pole. Individuals may lose service for periods of time while the work is being performed.

Additional information will be released in the event the operation needs to be extended.

Thank you for your cooperation during this time. 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.