Salisbury to Close Riverside Road for Water System Work This Weekend

SALISBURY, Md. — Municipal crews will shut down a portion of Riverside Road this weekend as they work to enhance the city’s water infrastructure system.

The Department of Waterworks Utilities Division plans to install a 12-inch insertion valve in the 800 block of Riverside Road as part of ongoing water distribution system upgrades and maintenance efforts.

The installation project is scheduled to start Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. and run through Monday, May 18, 2026, wrapping up around 3:30 p.m., weather and conditions permitting.

Throughout the work period, Riverside Road will be blocked to through traffic between Riverside Drive and Monticello Avenue.

City officials said they have alerted all utility locators and Central Alarm about the scheduled work. Officials are asking residents for their understanding and cooperation while the infrastructure improvements are completed.

Residents with questions about the project can reach the Utilities Division at 410-548-3103.