Chesapeake Bay Bridge Archives - Page 2 of 3

Eastbound Bay Bridge deck replacement contract approved, off-peak work to begin in 2023

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Board on Thursday approved a $140 million construction services contract for the Eastbound Bay Bridge Deck Replacement project, which is expected to begin major construction in fall 2023 with anticipated completion in winter 2025/2026. The MDTA has designed the project, often referred to as a re-decking, to ensure minimal traffic impacts for residents and motorists. […]

MDTA expects busy Labor Day weekend on Maryland toll roads

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority expects this Labor Day weekend to be a busy one for local drivers. The MDTA is urging drivers to focus on safe driving practices, and recommending that motorists travel off-peak to help minimize delays at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Nice/Middleton Bridge. Motorists traveling to and from the Eastern Shore may also find time […]

Maryland Transportation Authority to host Chesapeake Bay Crossing Tier 2 NEPA Study open houses in September

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority will host three Open House events in September for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) Study, which was announced by Governor Larry Hogan on June 10, 2022. The launch of the Tier 2 NEPA Study follows completion of the Tier 1 NEPA Study in April and continues efforts to […]

Governor Hogan Bay Bridge Crossing Tier 2 Announcement 20220610

Governor Hogan launches $28 million Chesapeake Bay Crossing Tier 2 Study

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced the next step in the strategy to address congestion and future traffic demand crossing the Chesapeake Bay. The launch of the Bay Crossing Study Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) follows completion of the Tier 1 NEPA in April, and continues the governor’s unprecedented efforts to provide congestion relief for generations to […]

MDTA expects 330,000 vehicles to cross Bay Bridge over Memorial Day weekend

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday serving as the unofficial start of summer travel season, the Maryland Transportation Authority is urging motorists to commit to safe driving practices and travel off-peak to minimize delays when crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Motorists may also find time savings by utilizing the I-95 northern route traveling the Tydings Bridge to and from […]

Cheapeake Bay Waterspout Maryland 20211016

Weekend waterspout caught on film near Chesapeake Bay Bridge [VIDEO]

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—A wild weather phenomenon was caught on video in Maryland over the weekend. At just before 3 p.m. on Saturday, Tessa Gunnell captured amazing footage of a waterspout while crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. In the video, the waterspout can be seen spinning and kicking up spray, and at one point there almost appears to be a second vortex. […]

Governor Hogan Cranes Port of Baltimore 20210909a

Four massive Neo-Panamax container cranes arrive at Port of Baltimore following two-month journey [PHOTOS]

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday welcomed four new massive Neo-Panamax container cranes to the Port of Baltimore’s Seagirt Marine Terminal following a two-month journey that included passage under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The governor was joined by officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration and its public-private partner, Ports America […]

MDTA provides best travel times for motorists hitting the beach this Fourth of July weekend

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With the Fourth of July falling on a Sunday this year and more people expected to travel with the lifting of Maryland’s COVID-19 State of Emergency on July 1, the Maryland Transportation Authority expects increased travel across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge from Friday, July 2, through Monday, July 5. The MDTA is encouraging motorists to plan ahead, leave plenty […]

Tag: Chesapeake Bay Bridge