December 7th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland Department of Transportation is doing what it can to deal with upcoming structural deficits by cutting over $3 billion across the board in funding through 2029.  Both operating and capital budgets are being cut for projects statewide. Locally, Allegany County will see $7 million reduced for projects involving US Route 220 in Cresaptown and Garrett County’s project to extend US 219 to the Pennsylvania state line has been reduced by almost $26 million.  Additionally, Allegany County and its municipalities will lose over half a million dollars in Highway User Revenue from the state for fiscal year 2025.