Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing - August 27, 2026

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on August 27, 2026, regarding the proposed closure of a portion of Old Baltimore Road as part of the Market Street Extended Project. The discussion focused on community concerns about traffic impacts, particularly related to a planned commercial development that previously included a Chick-fil-A. Residents expressed worries about increased traffic volumes, safety, and quality of life, proposing conditional road closure based on traffic thresholds and restrictions on fast food establishments. County officials and developers emphasized the importance of completing the road extension as planned and conducting further traffic studies post-construction to assess actual impacts. The Board voted to close the public hearing while keeping the record open for an additional ten days to gather further input before making a final decision.