Roads
Contact Information
Roads Department
605 Port Street
Easton, MD 21601
The Talbot County Roads Department is responsible for repair and maintenance of over 370 miles of County public roads. The work includes road patching/repair, maintenance of drainage structures and ditches, road resurfacing, sign maintenance, culvert installation, debris removal, mowing and snow removal.
Report Issue
Need to report a road issue? Reach out to our maintenance team.
Right-of-Way Permitting
A permit is required for all construction, maintenance, and other work activities performed within County Road Rights-of-Ways.
Frequently Asked Questions
This can be confusing, particularly for new residents.
The County uses a color-code system to distinguish between public and private roads.
- Public road signs are white letters on a green background.
- Private road signs are white letters on a blue background.
- State maintained roads usually have a number associated, example Route 50.
If you don’t see a sign, give us a call and we’ll try to answer your question.
Submit a County Road Service request.
We have an established plan for plowing roads. Naturally, during extreme weather it will take us longer to complete a cycle of snow removal. There are also times when we will pull equipment off the roads for safety reasons.
No, the Roads Department is not an enforcement agency. Please reach out to your local police department or the Talbot County Sheriff's Department if you are experiencing excessive speeding, road blocking, illegal parking, etc on a County Road.
If the Roads Office is closed, and you are experiencing a Road related emergency such as flooding, washout, removed signage, etc, please contact Talbot County Emergency Services at 410-770-8160, and they can reach out to appropriate personnel to assist.
Latest Department News
Temporary Closure of Chapel Road at Wootenaux Creek
03/16/2026
Category: Roads and County Facilities Public Works
Talbot County Officials Remind Residents of School Bus and School Zone Laws as Students Return to School
08/21/2025
Category: Sheriff Department Roads and County Facilities Emergency Services County Council
As students across Talbot County return to school on Monday, Aug. 25, Talbot County Public Schools, Talbot Thrive and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office are reminding drivers to stay alert, obey traffic laws, and prioritize safety around school zones and buses. With increased foot, bicycle, and bus traffic, residents are urged to plan extra time and use caution on the roads.
Talbot County Sheriff’s Office and Roads Department Address Recent Increase in Road Sign Vandalism
08/23/2024
Category: Sheriff Department Roads and County Facilities
The Talbot County Roads Superintendent and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office have noted an alarming increase in damage to county road signs over the last year, with the majority of damage occurring in the Cordova area.
Airport Road Closing for Road Work
08/01/2024
Category: Roads and County Facilities
Talbot County Roads Department will be performing improvements to Airport Road for two weeks beginning Monday, August 5, 2024.
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