Baltimore County offices to close on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, Baltimore County parking meters will be free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will […]

Maryland State Police to boost Labor Day weekend DUI enforcement

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced that they plan to increase enforcement during the Labor Day weekend in an effort to reduce drunk driving. From August 30 to September 2, Maryland State Police plan to conduct saturation patrols across the state. The initiative is part of the Maryland State Police’s Impaired Driving Reduction Effort team, which is trained to identify […]

Bay Bridge to see heavy Labor Day weekend traffic

BALTIMORE, MD—More than 350,000 vehicles will cross the Bay Bridge between Friday, August 30, and Labor Day Monday, September 2, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. The MDTA said that travel delays are expected and advised people to stay on U.S. 50 on both sides of the bridge to keep local roadways open for first responders and residents. The […]

SHA: I-95, I-695 improvements to continue during week of September 4 at various locations in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration continues to work on two major I-695 and I-95 improvements in Baltimore County between Tuesday, September 5 and Friday, September 8. There will be no planned temporary travel lane closures between 5 a.m. Friday, September 1 and 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 5 due to the Labor Day holiday. Shoulder closures and work behind barriers […]

Baltimore County offices closed on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, County parking meters will be free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard materials will not be […]

Labor Day: Maryland State Police to step up patrols for impaired, distracted, aggressive drivers

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police officials are urging motorists to stay safe during the Labor Day weekend and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. State troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols throughout the holiday weekend as part of the “No DUI Friday” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiative. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of […]

MDTA releases Labor Day weekend travel forecast

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has released its 2023 Labor Day weekend travel forecast. The MDTA encourages motorists to plan ahead and pack their patience if traveling during peak hours this Labor Day holiday. Roadways will be full of travelers trying to reach and return from their holiday destinations. This is especially true for those driving within the US 50 […]