Cumberland County Highway Department

06/03/2026

04/23/2026

Let’s put into perspective what it would take to pave every road in Cumberland County.

We currently maintain nearly 1,100 miles of roadway. With paving costs ranging from $160,000 to $200,000 per mile, the total cost to pave every road would be between $176 million and $220 million.

Our primary funding source is the fuel tax, which brings in about $4.5 to $5 million per year and that funding has to cover all road related projects, not just paving.

Even if we dedicated every dollar strictly to paving (which we can’t), it would still take 35 to nearly 50 years to complete every road and by then, many roads would already need repairs again.

That’s why we focus on prioritizing the roads in the worst condition and making the most of the funding we have.

We’re paving the way forward one road at a time, doing everything we can with the resources available. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue improving Cumberland County’s roads.

04/07/2026

🚧 Exciting News from the Highway Department! 🚧

Tar and chip season has officially begun today! Our crews are working hard to improve and maintain roads across the county. You may notice equipment and workers in various areas, so please use caution and be patient as we work to make your roads better.

We look forward to a productive season and appreciate your continued support!

04/06/2026

The Cumberland County Highway Department will reopen Tuesday, April 7th at 8:00 AM at our new location: 23 Northside Lane, in the green building on the corner.

As most of you know, our previous office was a total loss in the recent fire, along with the Election Commission Office and the Facilities Maintenance Department.

While this has been a challenging time, our road crews never missed a beat and continued working hard to serve the county.

We are proud to announce that our office is now back open and ready to serve our community once again. Thank you for your patience and support during this time.

03/27/2026

Public Announcement
Cumberland County Road Department

We want to inform the public that there has been a fire at the County Road Department office. At this time, our phones and computer systems are down.

We ask for your patience and understanding as we work through this unexpected situation and begin the recovery process. Our crews are still working in the field, but communication may be limited temporarily.

We will notify everyone as soon as our systems are back up and running, along with details on a temporary office location.

Thank you for your support and patience during this time.

03/27/2026

🚨 Public Announcement County Road Department 🚨

We want to inform the public that there has been a fire at the County Road Department office. At this time, our phones and computer systems are down.

We ask for your patience and understanding as we work through this unexpected situation and begin the recovery process. Our crews are still working in the field, but communication may be limited temporarily.

We will notify everyone as soon as our systems are back up and running, along with details on a temporary office location.

Thank you for your support and patience during this time.