Suspect arrested after pointing gun at another driver in I-895 road rage incident

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police officers have arrested an Anne Arundel County man following an assault with a firearm that occurred in June on I-895 in Baltimore City. During the investigation, authorities learned that the driver of a red Ford SUV pointed a handgun at another driver on southbound I-895 near Potee Street (Exit 7) at approximately 6:30 a.m. […]

Baltimore County man facing felony assault charges after displaying gun during road rage incident

GLEN BURNIE, MD—A Baltimore County man was arrested Wednesday evening on felony assault and gun charges following an alleged road rage incident in Anne Arundel County, according to a news release from the Maryland State Police. The accused is identified as Reginald Johnson, 37, of Gwynn Oak. Johnson is currently charged with felony assault, use of a gun in the […]

State Highway Administration urges drivers to use real-time traffic map after Key Bridge collapse

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 […]

MDTA: Expect heavy traffic in Baltimore area during rush hour periods due to Key Bridge collapse

BALTIMORE, MD—With local school systems back in session on Tuesday, the Maryland Transportation Authority says motorists should plan for increased traffic on roadways throughout Baltimore as a result of the I-695 Key Bridge collapse. The southeast corridor of I-695 is closed on the Outer Loop at MD 173 (exit 1) and Inner Loop at MD 157/Peninsula Expressway (exit 43). Drivers […]

Detours updated following Key Bridge collapse

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is assisting the Maryland Transportation Authority with traffic control related to the collapse of the I-695 bridge over the Patapsco River (Francis Scott Key Bridge). Drivers are encouraged to prepare for extra commuting time until further notice. The outer loop I-695 closure has shifted to exit 1/Quarantine Road (past the Curtis […]

KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE: Mayor Scott declares state of emergency, major I-695 detours announced

UPDATE: The I-695 detours have been shifted – details here. Original story below. BALTIMORE, MD—In the wake of Tuesday morning’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Mayor Brandon M. Scott has issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency. The Executive Order mobilizes the City of Baltimore’s Emergency Operations Plan to deploy emergency resources to protect […]

Crews to continue I-95, I-695 improvements throughout Baltimore County during week of Oct. 29

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is continuing temporary lane and ramp closures at two major projects on I-95 and I-695 in Baltimore County between Sunday night, October 29 and Friday afternoon, November 3. Temporary shoulder closures and any construction work behind concrete work zone barriers will also be permitted at any time. I-695/I-95 Southwest Interchange Temporary […]

Crews to continue I-95, I-695 improvements throughout Baltimore County during week of Oct. 22

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland  State Highway Administration has scheduled temporary lane and ramp closures at two major projects on I-95 and I-695 in Baltimore County between Sunday night, October 22 and Friday afternoon, October 27. Temporary shoulder closures and any construction work behind concrete work zone barriers will also be permitted at any time. I-695/I-95 Southwest Interchange Temporary overnight ramp and […]