Smoke plume from New Jersey wildfire to approach I-95 corridor on Thursday afternoon

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Thursday afternoon and evening could become quite hazy along the I-95 corridor. The Maryland Department of the Environment says that winds have pushed a plume of dense smoke from a wildfire in New Jersey to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Winds will shift the plume northward toward the I-95 corridor on Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours. Visible […]

2023 Memorial Day weekend Chesapeake Bay Bridge travel forecast

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has issued its 2023 Memorial Day weekend travel forecast, and officials say traveling off-peak will assist in reducing anticipated travel delays crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Drivers may also find time savings using the I-95 northern route via the Tydings Bridge when traveling from shore to shore. Memorial Day Week and Weekend Travel Higher volumes […]

Governor Moore honors Maryland State Police fallen heroes

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week joined Maryland State Police, retired state troopers, civilian personnel, deputy state fire marshals, and police survivor families to honor those who gave their lives in the line of duty at the Maryland State Police Fallen Heroes ceremony. The ceremony honored the 43 state troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Maryland, two […]

Maryland State Police issue 800 citations, arrest 34 impaired drivers over Cinco de Mayo weekend

ESSEX, MD—The Maryland State Police partnered with local allied law enforcement agencies to conduct a cooperative high-visibility patrol initiative to combat dangerous driving over Cinco de Mayo weekend. Enforcement efforts were concentrated on driving behaviors that often lead to injuries or fatalities such as aggressive, distracted and impaired driving. During the course of the operation, police issued almost 800 citations […]

Raphel Road bridge over I-95 reopens

KINGSVILLE, MD—The bridge over Interstate 95 located on Raphel Road in Kingsville is reopening on Friday. This project is one of many that have impacted area residents for years. These improvements are part of the expansion of I-95 from White Marsh to Route 152, and eventually to MD 24, including the replacement of bridges that are more than 50 years […]