Crews to temporarily close merge lane on I-695 in Parkville on weekdays beginning Monday

PARKVILLE, MD—The MDOT State Highway Administration will install new work zone traffic signs on eastbound I-695 (Baltimore Beltway Inner Loop) between MD 41 (Perring Parkway) and MD 147 (Harford Road) in Parkville beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday February 17, 2025.  Work is expected to be complete by 3 p.m. Friday, February 28, weather permitting. During the installation, contractor crews […]

Winter storm warnings, advisories issued for Maryland as crews prepare

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued updated winter storm warnings and advisories for central Maryland as the next round of wintry precipitation approaches. Snow will move into the Baltimore area from the southwest to the northeast on Tuesday afternoon and linger through late Wednesday morning. Snowfall rates of 0.50- to 1.00-inch per hour are possible in some areas on […]

Overturned truck shuts down northbound I-895

BALTIMORE, MD—A crash in northeast Baltimore has shut down northbound I-895. The crash involves and overturned truck and was reported at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Northbound I-895 has been shut down just past the Route 40 exit near Moravia Road, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration. There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists […]

Maryland Department of Transportation releases $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget for fiscal years 2025-30. The budget fully funds and revives projects that prioritize safety and reliability while driving economic growth statewide. “Maryland deserves and demands to have a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use and helps drive our ability […]

Winter Storm Warning issued as massive system approaches Maryland, up to 12 inches possible in parts of state

UPDATE 2: Baltimore County government will also be closed on Monday. UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools have announced weather-related closures for Monday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Maryland as a massive system approaches the region. The warning will be in effect from 10 p.m. […]

Winter Storm Watch issued for all of Maryland, up to 10 inches possible in Baltimore area

UPDATE 2: A Winter Storm Warning has now been issued for all of Maryland. UPDATE: A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for some parts of the state. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the entire state of Maryland as the Baltimore area braces for its first significant snowfall […]

Maryland DOT streamlines Adopt-A-Highway program

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) this week announced updates to its Adopt-A-Highway program, aiming to make it easier for community groups and businesses to participate in keeping Maryland’s highways clean. The program now features a new website with an interactive map, streamlined application process, and enhanced communication tools. The interactive map allows participants to […]