BALTIMORE, MD—After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse last month, many drivers are changing how they get to work, school, and other destinations. The Maryland State Highway Administration is encouraging drivers to use its real-time traffic map to plan their commute.

The real-time traffic map shows traffic volumes, live cameras, and incidents on the state highway system. The map can be accessed by clicking on the “Interactive Map” icon at the top left of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration website. The State Highway Administration also urges drivers to bookmark the link and view it before heading out onto the highway system.

Before the Key Bridge collapse, more than 30,000 vehicles drove on the east side of I-695 every day. Thousands of drivers are now taking different routes, which can cause heavier than normal travel conditions on I-95, I-895, and I-695 between Dundalk and Linthicum.

Drivers are being told to plan extra time for travel, increase following distance, and pay attention while driving. Officials are also reminding drivers that if they need help finding their way, they can call #77 on their mobile devices.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.