City officials are conducting an engineering study to determine the best course of action to repair a portion of Dorset Road between Old Sandy Spring Road and Woodbine Drive where drainage structures are crumbling.
Laurel Mayor Craig Moe, Emergency Services Director Marty Flemion and Department of Public Works Director Rob Ferree will offer information on the Dorset Road project, and answer questions, at a public hearing Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road.
The city has created weight restrictions to avoid further damage from heavy vehicles traveling on Dorset Road. Vehicles that weigh more than 26,000 pounds will not be allowed to cross the damaged area, and restriction signs have been posted, city officials said.Drivers of vehicles that exceed the weight limit will receive a warning from the Laurel police, and will be ticketed for a second offense.
City officials said the repair work could require Dorset Road be closed temporarily.