Cumberland closes S. Centre Street Oct. 21-23; I-68 Exit 42 ramp has overnight closures
The City of Cumberland, in Allegany County, Maryland, announced three road and utility projects on Oct. 16, 2026, that affect drivers.
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The City of Cumberland, in Allegany County, Maryland, announced three road projects in notices posted on Oct. 16, 2026. They are a closure of S. Centre Street from Wednesday, Oct. 21, to Friday, Oct. 23, overnight closures of an I-68 on-ramp, and continued work on Walnut Place.
When is S. Centre Street closed in Cumberland?
S. Centre Street in Cumberland will be closed from Baltimore Street to W. Union Street from Wednesday, Oct. 21, to Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The City of Cumberland Engineering Department issued the notice on behalf of Belt Construction and Potomac Edison, according to a city notice posted Oct. 16, 2026.
The notice does not say why the street is closed, what hours the closure applies, or what detour to use.
Is the I-68 Exit 42 on-ramp closing at night?
The City of Cumberland Water Department will conduct scheduled overnight closures of the I-68 eastbound on-ramp at Exit 42 from northbound U.S. 220, according to a city notice posted Oct. 16, 2026. The closures are for water line repair work.
The notice does not give the dates or hours of the closures, and it does not suggest an alternate route. Check the City of Cumberland’s notice for updates before you travel at night.
Is Walnut Place road work continuing?
Work on the Walnut Place water line replacement and street restoration project in Cumberland will continue next week, according to a city notice posted Oct. 16, 2026. The City of Cumberland advises residents and motorists of the work.
The notice does not say how long the project will last.
Summary of Cumberland road work announced Oct. 16, 2026
| Location | What the city announced | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| S. Centre Street, Baltimore Street to W. Union Street | Street closed | Wednesday, Oct. 21, to Friday, Oct. 23 |
| I-68 eastbound on-ramp, Exit 42 from northbound U.S. 220 | Scheduled overnight closures for water line repair | Not given in the notice |
| Walnut Place | Water line replacement and street restoration continue | “Next week,” per the Oct. 16 notice |
Information as of Oct. 18, 2026.
Questions and answers
- When is S. Centre Street closed in Cumberland, Maryland?
- S. Centre Street will be closed from Baltimore Street to W. Union Street from Wednesday, Oct. 21, to Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, according to a City of Cumberland notice posted Oct. 16, 2026.
- Why is the I-68 Exit 42 on-ramp closed overnight in Cumberland?
- The City of Cumberland Water Department is conducting scheduled overnight closures of the I-68 eastbound on-ramp at Exit 42 from northbound U.S. 220 for water line repair work, according to a city notice posted Oct. 16, 2026. The notice does not give dates.
- Is Walnut Place in Cumberland under construction?
- Yes. The City of Cumberland said in an Oct. 16, 2026, notice that the Walnut Place water line replacement and street restoration project will continue the following week.
