“Wicomico County Council sent a letter of opposition to Senator Ben Cardin, voicing concern over a bill to increase the maximum weight limit for tractor trailers from 80,000 pounds to 91,000 pounds. 

Wicomico Council Vice President Jeff Merritt spearheaded the letter in Wicomico County…

….In October, the Worcester County Council sent a similar letter. Council President Chip Bertino says it can be a challenge to fix the roads, without the heavier trucks. 

“We are having a difficult time as it is getting state funding to improve our roads and having added weight with additional vehicles will only add to the deterioration of our roads more quickly,” said Bertino.”

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