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- Road closure11/09/2025 7:10 PM
Multiple road closures in the town of LaPlata for the Veterans Day Parade. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure11/09/2025 6:39 PM
Today the Town of La Plata will host the annual Salute to Veteran’s Parade. Please be aware of the following road closures that will occur at approximately 12:45pm and the parade will begin at 1:00pm. Motorist are encourage to use caution in the area and use alternate routes: -No parking on La Grange Avenue -Crain Highway at Charles Street. Traffic needing to go eastbound on Charles Street should use Glen Albin Road and follow detour signs. -Washington Avenue southbound will be shut down at Cecil Street and traffic will be diverted to Kent Avenue. Only local traffic will be permitted. -Charles Street westbound will be shutdown at Kent Avenue. Traffic needing to go north or westbound should use Kent Avenue. Traffic needing to go southbound should use Oak Avenue. -All of La Grange Avenue and Queen Anne Street will be closed to all traffic. -St. Mary’s Avenue northbound will be shut down at Queen Anne Street. Traffic will be diverted behind Sacred Heart Church to Centennial Street. -Centennial Street at Crain Highway will be shut down for incoming traffic. Traffic will still be permitted outbound to Crain Highway. -Centennial Street between Maple Avenue and St. Mary’s Avenue will be closed. -Carroll Street at La Grange Avenue will be closed. -Charles Street at St. Mary’s Avenue will be shutdown. Those picking up parade participants are urged to use parking lots along Centennial Street and be in place prior to 12:45pm road closures. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure11/06/2025 9:13 AM
Update** The Harry Nice Bridge is now open to automobiles only. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure11/06/2025 9:00 AM
The Harry Nice Bridge is closed due to high winds. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure11/04/2025 12:43 AM
Update* closed Charles st between Keech and Padgett Dr IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure11/04/2025 12:38 AM
Charles St between Keech Rd and Chambord Ct will be shut down due to a crash. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure10/30/2025 3:36 PM
Cobb Island Road is closed from Captain John's Restaurant to Main Ave. Including the Cobb Island Bridge due to flooding.
- Road closure10/30/2025 3:34 PM
Popes Creek Road is closed in the area of Captain Billy's Restaurant due to flooding.
- Road closure10/19/2025 3:26 AM
Hawthorne Road between Ripley Park Dr & Huntt Rd, shut down due to a Motor Vehicle Collision. Avoid the area. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure10/19/2025 3:18 AM
Roadway shut down due to a Motor Vehicle Collision. Avoid the area.
- Road closure10/17/2025 4:13 PM
Trinity Church Rd is closed from Ryceville Rd to Budds Creek Rd for a motor vehicle accident. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Building and Trade Permit Processing Delays10/15/2025 9:32 PM
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- Road closure10/06/2025 10:50 PM
Port Tobacco Road is closed in both directions at Gunston Road due to a crash
- Road closure09/26/2025 7:39 PM
Port Tobacco Road near Mary Dr will be closed in both directions due to an accident. Please avoid the area. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure09/25/2025 11:37 PM
Hawthorne Rd at Mitchell Rd is shut down due to a crash. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Water Service Restored - 11342 Wollaston Circle, Swan Point09/19/2025 7:56 PM
Today, 9/19/25, 2:55 p.m., water service restored in the area of 11342 Wollaston Circle, Swan Point. Department of Public Works, Utilities staff, have finished making necessary repairs. Please run spigots to clear any discolored water. Questions, call 301-609-7400. Thank you for your patience during this time.
- Complete Load Path and Energy Efficiency Information Requirements for Residential Building Permits09/16/2025 8:34 PM
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- Board of Appeals News & Hearing Notices09/08/2025 7:56 PM
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- Road closure09/07/2025 6:24 PM
S/B Crain Hwy (301) is closed from Vernon Rd to Berry Rd. and N/B Crain Hwy (301) closed from Berry Rd to Central Ave due to an accident. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Expect heavy smoke in Nanjemoy Area08/31/2025 2:18 AM
Expect heavy smoke in the area from a large brush fire. The Fire Dept. will be in the area monitoring conditions through the night. If you see fire or have an emergency call 9-1-1.
- Board of Appeals News & Hearing Notices08/25/2025 2:47 PM
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- Board of Appeals News & Hearing Notices08/11/2025 9:12 PM
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- Road closure08/10/2025 12:21 AM
Berry Rd west bound at Democracy Dr will be shut down for an extensive period of time. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure08/08/2025 8:35 PM
S/B St. Charles Pkwy is closed from Leonardtown Rd to Gateview Pl for an MVC IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure08/03/2025 4:39 PM
Hawthorne Road at Ripley Road is closed in both directions due to an accident. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure08/03/2025 7:25 AM
N/B and S/B Leonardtown Rd are closed from Saratoga Ln to Trotter Rd due to wires being down. This will be an extended closure. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure08/03/2025 2:57 AM
S/B Leonardtown Rd is closed from Trotter Rd. to Bryantown Rd for an accident IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure08/02/2025 12:08 AM
Pomfret Rd is closed from Gathering Pl to the Hiker Biker Trail for fire department activities. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure07/31/2025 9:33 AM
Rt 231 between Colonial La and Barney Dr is shut down due to a crash. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure07/26/2025 11:36 PM
Update: Charles St will now be closed from Laplata Rd to Prince Charles Dr. for an extended period due to a motor vehicle accident. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure07/26/2025 11:31 PM
Charles St will be closed from East Patuxent Drive to Prince Charles Drive for an extended time due to an accident. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Board of Appeals News & Hearing Notices07/25/2025 8:19 PM
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- Temporary Extension of Development Services Permit Plan Review Timelines07/23/2025 6:46 PM
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- Road closure07/15/2025 7:08 PM
Crain Hwy N/B shut down at Cliffton Drive to Rock Point Road IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure07/13/2025 7:45 PM
Turkey Hill Rd is shut down in both directions between Hunters Ridge Ct and Spalding Dr for flooding conditions. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure07/11/2025 5:35 PM
Per La Plata Police Dept, La Grange Ave at Carroll St and all of Queen Anne St will be shut down for an event until approximately 21:00 hours. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure07/10/2025 6:52 PM
Billingsley Road shut down from Forest Glen Road to White Horse Place due to a crash. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Planning & Growth Management Fiscal Year 2026 Standard Unit Price List07/10/2025 5:27 PM
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- Road closure07/10/2025 9:02 AM
Riverside Rd is closed between Budds Ferry Rd and Sandy Point Rd due to trees down. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure06/29/2025 4:18 PM
Livingston Rd between the area of Metropolitan Church Rd and Pomfret Rd will be shut down due to downed power lines for SMECO. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure06/28/2025 4:32 AM
Mattawoman Beantown Rd southbound in the area of Mirkwood ln is shut down due to a crash. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure06/25/2025 7:23 PM
Washington Ave and Rosewick Roads are closed in all directions due to an accident IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure06/25/2025 2:47 PM
Marshalls Corner Road and Turkey Hill road intersection is down to one lane in all directions. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure06/16/2025 3:31 AM
Old Washington Rd. between Bad Dog Aly and Oak Manor Dr will be closed for an extended period of time due to wires down IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure06/16/2025 12:58 AM
Livingston Rd is closed at Ford Dr for flooded conditions. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure06/15/2025 10:27 PM
Lower Wharf Road is closed from Indian Head Hwy to Hawthorne Rd due to flooding. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure06/11/2025 3:34 PM
Oak Ave will be shut down for Public Works between Charles St and Glen Albin Rd. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Road closure06/06/2025 6:06 AM
Marshalls Corner Rd is closed in both directions from Pomfret Rd to Lakeview Rd. IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
- Planning and Growth Management will be Closed on 06/05/2025 From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Department Training06/03/2025 8:47 PM
PGM will be closed 06/05/2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for department training.
- Road closure05/31/2025 6:57 PM
Port Tobacco Road is closed between Hilltop road and Chestnut Hill place due to an accident IMPORTANT: Road Re-open notifications may not be sent. To check a road re-opening, visit https://bit.ly/44Sx69y. If the road closure is not listed in the table below the map, the road has been re-opened.
