$73 million awarded for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has awarded a $73 million contract to Kiewit Infrastructure Co., which will be responsible for the complete design and construction of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bridge, located in Baltimore, is part of a critical infrastructure project that is aimed at improving safety and efficiency. Officials say the two-phase Progressive Design-Build process will […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for August 16 – 23

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County  MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale Ave. – County Waterline Replacement and State Highway Improvements […]

Crash shuts down I-695 outer loop near Towson

UPDATE: The crash involves a tractor-trailer and another vehicle. Two people have been transported for injuries. All lanes have now been reopened. Original story below… ——— LUTHERVILLE, MD—Crews on the scene of a crash along I-695 near the Towson area. The crash was reported at around 2 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024 on the outer loop of the Baltimore […]

Multiple lane closures to occur along I-695 this week

BALTIMORE, MD—Motorists should be aware of several lane closures that will occur along I-695 in Baltimore County this week. As part of the 10-bridge rehabilitation project at the I-95/I-695 interchange near Arbutus, crews will be shifting traffic as part of the project, which will necessitate a triple lane closure. This will occur beginning Monday, August 12 at 11:45 p.m. until […]

64-year-old man killed in overnight wrong-way crash on I-695 in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred overnight in Baltimore County.  The accident resulted in the death of a man after a suspected impaired driver traveled the wrong way on I-695. At just before 2:45 a.m. on August 1, troopers responded to a two-car crash reported on westbound I-695 at Stevenson Road. Investigators have determined that […]

Middle River man arrested after pointing gun at driver

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A 53-year-old Middle River man has been arrested after he pointed a gun at another motorist, Maryland State Police said in a news release Friday. Jason Catanzariti is facing felony assault, use of a gun in commission of a felony, and other related offenses, police said. Catanzariti is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bond. […]

Troopers uncover suspected cocaine, mushrooms, ecstasy, and heroin during Baltimore County traffic stop

TIMONIUM, MD—A traffic stop in Baltimore County over the weekend led to the discovery of cocaine, hallucinogenic mushrooms, ecstasy, and heroin, Maryland State Police said. At just before 3:30 a.m. on July 16, a trooper with the Golden Ring Barrack stopped a Honda Accord on the I-695 inner loop prior to Greenspring Avenue on suspicion that the vehicle’s driver was […]