Dorchester County Communications Division

10/05/2026

10/03/2026

📞🚴 GFNY MARYLAND CAMBRIDGE – RACE DAY REMINDER

Tomorrow, Sunday, October 4, the GFNY Maryland Cambridge cycling race will take place in Cambridge and throughout portions of Dorchester County. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. in downtown Cambridge, with the course scheduled to remain active until approximately 2:00 p.m.

Cyclists will travel along a course that extends from Cambridge through rural portions of the county, including areas around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and Taylors Island, before returning to Cambridge. The race includes both a medium and long course, with long-course riders completing an additional loop.

Motorists should expect increased bicycle traffic, temporary delays, and traffic control at several intersections throughout the morning and early afternoon. Law enforcement will be positioned along portions of the route to assist with the safe movement of cyclists and vehicle traffic.

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, reduce your speed, and remain alert for cyclists when traveling in the area. Some roadways along the course are narrow and will have bicycle and vehicle traffic using the same roadway.

As always, call 9-1-1 for emergencies only.

More information:
https://maryland.gfny.com/

09/23/2026

August’s Monthly Report was delayed due to data reporting issues following our recent 9-1-1 phone system upgrade. The issues have been corrected, and the reports were rebuilt to ensure accurate reporting. This upgrade provides our 9-1-1 center with enhanced reliability and updated technology to better support emergency communications and serve our community.

09/23/2026

09/16/2026

🚨 IRONMAN MARYLAND – TRAFFIC IMPACT INFORMATION 🚨

IRONMAN Maryland returns to Cambridge and Dorchester County this Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Throughout the day, approximately 2,000 athletes will be participating in the swim, bike, and run portions of the event, resulting in temporary road closures, traffic delays, detours, and increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic throughout Cambridge and Dorchester County.

Some traffic impacts will begin as early as 6:30 a.m. Saturday and continue into late Saturday night/early Sunday morning.

If you will be traveling in or around Cambridge or along the race course, please:

Plan ahead and allow additional travel time
- Use alternate routes when possible
- Watch carefully for cyclists, runners, volunteers, and traffic-control personnel
- Follow all posted detours and directions from law enforcement and race personnel
- Review the attached official traffic-impact map before traveling

📍 Please remember: 9-1-1 should only be used for emergencies. Road closures, traffic delays, and detour information related to the race are not emergencies. Reviewing the traffic-impact information in advance will help keep 9-1-1 lines available for those who need immediate police, fire, or EMS assistance.

Our Emergency Communications Specialists will be working throughout the event alongside law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management, and race personnel to help coordinate public safety operations across Dorchester County.

For the complete 2026 IRONMAN Maryland traffic-impact information:

🔗https://www.ironman.com/sites/default/files/2026-08/2026%20IM%20Maryland%20Traffic%20Impact%20.pdf

We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation, and we wish all of this year's athletes a safe and successful race!

Please share so your friends and family know what to expect before traveling Saturday.

Dorchester County - Government

09/11/2026

Our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Specialists got a sweet surprise today! 🍪

A huge thank you to Burke & Herbert Bank for stopping by and providing a box of treats for the Communications Division.

We greatly appreciate them taking the time to recognize the men and women working behind the scenes every day. Thank you for thinking of our team and for your continued support of Dorchester County public safety! 💙📞🚓

07/23/2026

A brief EF0 Tornado with winds of 80-85 mph caused damage to warehouses along Williamsburg Road just northeast of Hurlock MD on 7/18/2026. For a full description, please see https://partnerservices.nws.noaa.gov/products/cache/204-2026/PNSAKQ/a2d8afb400d474aec15336740425a973

07/02/2026

🚧 Traffic Advisory – MD 336 (Lakesville Road) Closure at World's End Turn 🚧

Beginning Monday, July 6 (weather permitting), the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT) will close MD 336 (Lakesville Road) between Andrews Road and MD 335 (Golden Hill Road) for approximately 3–4 weeks to replace drainage culverts at World's End Creek.

🛣️ Detour Route
Traffic will be directed along:
➡️ Andrews Road
➡️ Robbins Road
➡️ Maple Dam Road (Marsh Road)
➡️ MD 16 (Church Creek Road)
➡️ MD 335 (Golden Hill Road)

📍See the attached detour map for the full route.

🚑 Emergency Services
The Dorchester County Communications Division has been working closely with SHA, law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, and allied public safety agencies to prepare for this closure.

While emergency response plans have been adjusted to help minimize impacts, residents and visitors should expect longer travel times in and around the affected area during the closure.

If you call 9-1-1, Emergency Communications Specialists will continue sending the closest available emergency resources based on the temporary roadway conditions.

⚠️ Please Help Us Help You
• Plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
• Follow all posted detour signs.
• Slow down and use caution in the work zone.
• Remember to Move Over for emergency vehicles and highway workers whenever possible.

We appreciate everyone's patience as these important roadway improvements are completed.