MDOT SHA begins project to rehabilitate Belair Road bridge over Gunpowder Falls

NOTTINGHAM, MD – Access to trails in Gunpowder Falls State Park west of Belair Road will be limited during a bridge and trail tunnel rehabilitation project. Beginning in early summer, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will begin a new $3.6 million project to rehabilitate the US 1 (Belair Road) Bridge over the Gunpowder Falls and […]

State Highway Administration deploys additional patrols ahead of Memorial Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD – Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer and millions of Maryland motorists will head to the Eastern Shore for the extended holiday weekend. As such, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will add additional patrols and suspend non-emergency lane closures in major metropolitan areas to keep traffic moving. Motorists are encouraged to […]

Portion of MD-702 shut down due to crash

ESSEX, MD – Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday morning crash in Essex. The crash was reported at about 10:45 a.m. along MD-702 at Old Eastern Avenue. The Maryland State Highway Administration reports that southbound MD-702 has been shut down at Old Eastern Avenue. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use an alternate route.

Crash shuts down Middle River roadway

UPDATE: All lanes have now been reopened. Original story below… —— MIDDLE RIVER, MD – Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday morning crash in Middle River. The crash was reported at about 9:30 a.m. in the area of Kelso Drive at Citation Road (21220). The Maryland State Highway Administration reports that Kelso Drive has been shut down at […]

Councilman Marks: nighttime drilling will end on Belair Road

PERRY HALL, MD – Baltimore County Councilman David Marks says he was contacted by numerous Perry Hall residents this week about a late-night drilling noise emanating from Belair Road corridor in Perry Hall. Marks contacted local utilities and agencies and received the following email on Friday, indicating that the work would stop immediately: Dear Councilman Marks, Thank you for bringing […]

Martin Boulevard shut down due to Middle River crash

Crews are on the scene of a serious, Monday afternoon crash in Middle River. The crash was reported at about 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Martin Boulevard at Kelso Drive. The Maryland State Highway Administration reports that all northbound and southbound lanes of Martin Boulevard (MD-700) have been shut down. Extended delays are possible. Motorists should use an alternate […]

Councilman Marks: traffic improvements planned at Perring Parkway and Satyr Hill Road

PARKVILLE, MD – Councilman David Marks announced on Friday that improvements will be made to the intersection of Perring Parkway and Satyr Hill Road to improve mobility at this busy Parkville intersection. Councilman Marks and Senator Chris West heard from many local homeowners about the need for changes in this area. Councilman Marks recently received a letter from Maryland State […]

Councilman Marks: Resurfacing of Belair Road to begin in May, Joppa Road a top priority

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Friday that the Maryland State Highway Administration had begun patching portions of Belair Road from I-695 to Still Meadow Drive. The improvements precede a resurfacing of the corridor that is expected to begin in May. Additionally, county crews will begin their work soon on local resurfacing projects. While the list has not been […]