Roadwork at intersection of Summit Ave. and Antietam St. now through April
Crews from C. William Hetzer will remove existing curbs and sidewalks to prepare for a new traffic signal.
Most work will involve lane shifts and sidewalk closures, but Antietam Street might be temporarily closed between Summit Avenue and Court Place. Additional advisories will be issued if closures occur.
The initial work is expected to finish by late April or early May, with the new traffic signal installation planned for later this summer.
Emergency vehicles will have access to the work zone, unless a total street closure is necessary.
For more information, contact the Hagerstown Engineering Department at 301-739-8577 ext. 125.
This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/.
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