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Turning Road Maintenance From Reactive to Strategic

The Town of Elkton, Maryland manages a 35 mile road network with a small but dedicated Public Works team. Like many communities, decisions about which roads to fix often came down to staff experience and resident complaints. With guidance from Verdantas Engineering, Elkton turned to vialytics to bring objectivity, efficiency, and long-term planning into its maintenance program.

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Elkton, MD

Located in Cecil County near the head of the Chesapeake Bay, Elkton, Maryland is a historic town known for its close-knit community and small-town charm. Home to just over 15,000 residents, Elkton balances its rich heritage with forward-thinking public service and infrastructure management. The town’s Public Works Department oversees 35 miles of roadway, ensuring safe, well-maintained streets for residents and visitors alike. With limited staff and growing maintenance needs, Elkton has embraced technology to improve efficiency, transparency, and long-term planning for its infrastructure investments.

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A New Approach to Road Management

Working together, Verdantas and vialytics helped Elkton complete a full digital assessment of its roads and assets. The town gained a clear, data-driven picture of pavement conditions, enabling smarter repair priorities and better use of its annual highway funds.

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"The system puts everything into focus instead of a blur. Now we know exactly where to concentrate."
- Daniel Handley, P.E., Public Works Department

Data-Driven Results

Collaboration

Identified ~350 potholes and ~80 damaged signs

Data Foundation

Distinguished between resurfacing and preventative maintenance needs

Clarity

Equipped Elkton with visual, data-backed reports for funding discussions.

Conclusion

Through its collaboration with Verdantas and vialytics, Elkton has transformed how it manages its roads—saving hundreds of staff hours, replacing guesswork with objective prioritization, and building a clear roadmap for long-term capital planning. What was once a reactive process driven by complaints is now a proactive, data-driven strategy that helps the town plan smarter, justify funding, and maintain safer streets for years to come.

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