Regional road capacity around Emmerich Road and Beaver Creek
Hagerstown
Summary
Councilmember Aleshire spent much of the meeting worrying that new development on old country roads near I-81 and Dual Highway will create dangerous traffic conditions no government has planned for. Staff agreed to reach out to the county and State Highway Administration.
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Last discussed Mar 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Road improvements would likely come from county and state budgets, with some right-of-way dedication required of developers.
Residents of the fast-growing southwest area, including Gaber Meadows and Reese Farm, would benefit from coordinated road planning.
Without coordination, existing and future residents could face unsafe, congested country roads — as Councilmember Bell noted happened in Clarksburg's Cabin Branch development.
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