Upcoming Road Closures and Construction Projects

Public Works will be performing several road improvements in the coming weeks that will require temporary road closures. We ask for the public's patience and cooperation during these necessary infrastructure repairs. A Variable Message Sign (VMS) board will be placed at each location to notify travelers. Please see the list of upcoming closures below:

Road Closures and Traffic Delays: 2025: 

• Pepper Road

  • Public Works will be closing Pepper Road on Tuesday, August 19 through Friday, August 22^nd for a pipe replacement. The closure will be between Preston Road & Laurel Grove Road. A VMS board will be placed at Laurel Grove Road to advise citizens and motorist of the closure. All work is weather permitting. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the County’s Road Infrastructure.

• 2025 Line Striping List:Caroline County will begin its 2025 Line Striping Project on August 11th,  with an expected completion timeline of one week, weather permitting. The  list includes approximately 12 roads across the county.  Please plan accordingly for potential delays or detours in these areas during the work period.  Below is list of the roads:

  • Cut Off Road
  • Union Road
  • Knife Box Road
  • Shepherd Road
  • Hill Road
  • Fox Grape Road
  • Sandy Point Road
  • Smith Landing Road
  • Adams Landing Road
  • Orly Drive
  • Pinetown Road
  • Payne Road

Thank you for your cooperation!

 This plan will outline current conditions, future development goals, and an action plan to achieve transportation and mobility, natural resources and environment, housing, infrastructure, economic development, and future growth needs in Caroline County. 

This plan applies to areas of Caroline County outside of any town limits

• Frequently Asked Questions

• 2025/2026 Planning Commission Schedule: For Comprehensive Plan Review

• Power Point from October Meeting

• 2026 Comprehensive Survey

  • Please download and complete the survey, then email it to comp.planupdate@carolinemd.org or return it by mail or in person to Planning & Codes, Health & Public Services (HAPS) Building, 403 South 7th Street, Denton, MD 21629.

Upcoming Events: 

Community Outreach Meeting: Oct. 8th, 2025 at 6:00PM at Preston Town Hall 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGs: 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

FY2027 Budget Hearings

 TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – Caroline County Health and Public Services Building , Room 110 (403 S. 7th Street, Denton, MD)

•    Public Hearing: To Receive Testimony on Budget Request

•    Public Hearing: Municipal Real Property Tax Differential Rates

The County Commissioners of Caroline County, Maryland, will hold the following public hearings in person on the requested FY2027 Caroline County Government Budget.  Summary sheets outlining the proposed operating and capital budgets, as well as expected revenues are available by calling 410-479-0660; or visiting the County website at www.carolinemd.org.

The County Commissioners will accept written and oral testimony. If you would like to submit written testimony, please mail to The County Commissioners of Caroline County, 109 Market St., Room 123, Denton, MD. 21629 or e mail to info@carolinemd.org. All Hearings will be recorded and live streamed here https://www.carolinemd.org/551/Live-Meetings 

Persons with a disability needing reasonable accommodation to attend should notify the County Commissioners Office at least 3 days before the hearing(s) by calling 410-479-0660 or via the Maryland Relay Service at 7-1-1. 

The County Commissioners of Caroline County will hold their final public hearing on the proposed FY2027 Budget on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Caroline County Health and Public Services Building, 403 S. 7th Street, Denton, MD.

The hearing will cover:

• Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Constant Yield Tax Rate
• Municipal Real Property Tax Differential Rates

Residents may provide written or oral testimony. Written testimony may be mailed to The County Commissioners of Caroline County, 109 Market Street, Room 123, Denton, MD 21629, or emailed to info@carolinemd.org.

Proposed budget revenues and expenses are available on the County website:https://www.carolinemd.org/178/Budget

The hearing will be recorded and live streamed at:https://www.carolinemd.org/551/Live-Meetings

If you require accommodations, please contact the County Commissioners’ Office at least three days prior to the hearing by calling 410-479-0660 or through Maryland Relay at 7-1-1.