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.
Cumberland
Cumberland is in Allegany County, Maryland. This page collects local news from official sources, plus 6 visitor guides (Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, DelFest, Great Allegheny Passage and more) and 1 event in the next 7 days.
Latest news
Allegany County Finalizes Agreement for 65-Home Redevelopment in Cumberland
Allegany County has finalized an agreement for a 65-home redevelopment in Cumberland, according to a Maryland Association of Counties blog post dated Oct. 15, 2026.
I-68 Cumberland Viaduct deck work on hold; $45 million construction removed
The state's 2027 six-year plan moves the Cumberland Viaduct project out of construction and removes its construction money until a planning study is finished.
Cumberland Road Work: Walnut Place Through Oct. 16, Sedgwick Street Through Nov. 6
The City of Cumberland has two road projects scheduled through October and early November 2026, one on Walnut Place and one on Sedgwick Street.
Things to do in Cumberland
Parks & nature
Good to go todayGreat Allegheny PassageThe Great Allegheny Passage is a 150-mile rail trail for cyclists, hikers and runners that runs from Pittsburgh…Good to go todayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkThe Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a National Park Service unit whose canal and towpath run…