MIDDLE RIVER, MD – As part of the ongoing Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study, four preliminary alternatives will be presented to the public this fall. Thus far, data has shown that these preliminary corridor alternatives are the only corridors to sufficiently meet the purpose and need in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), according to the Maryland Transportation Authority. […]
BALTIMORE, MD – As summer comes to an unofficial close, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reminds the more than 2.4 million motorists anticipated to travel its bridges, tunnels and roadways over the Labor Day holiday weekend to plan ahead, to travel off-peak, and to put safety first. This total represents a 1% increase in traffic volumes compared to last year. […]
WHITE MARSH, MD – The storms that rolled through the Nottingham area on Wednesday afternoon packed a punch, and now the after-effects are being felt. The Maryland Transportation Authority reports that a downed tree is blocking the two left lanes along northbound Interstate 95. Only the two right lanes are getting by just past the White Marsh Boulevard exit. Motorists […]
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Transportation Authority Police will join law-enforcement partners and community groups from across Maryland on Tuesday evening to celebrate the 36th annual National Night Out. “National Night Out is a rewarding opportunity for our officers to meet and build relationships with the many communities we serve,” said MDTA Police Chief Colonel Jerry Jones. “We’re excited to continue […]
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY – The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Bomb Squad, in conjunction with the Transportation Security Administration and the Maryland Transportation Authority, reported to the Baltimore Washington International Airport at around 5:15 a.m. on Thursday morning for a report of a recovered launch tube located at the American Airlines baggage area. The inert rocket launch tube, empty […]
JOPPA, MD – A disabled vehicle is causing traffic delays in Joppa on Wednesday afternoon. At around 3 p.m., the Maryland Department of Transportation reported that a disabled vehicle was blocking a portion of southbound I-95 at the Mountain Road exit. The center lanes are currently blocked and heavy delays are present. Motorists should use caution in the area.
BALTIMORE, MD – With a toll modernization system coming online next year, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board on Thursday voted to seek public comment and hold hearings on a package of toll payment options that would provide cost savings for motorists. Last week, Governor Larry Hogan outlined how this toll relief package would save Marylanders more than $28 million […]
PERRY HALL, MD – The MDTA iwill host two public meetings to discuss updates on the I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension. The first meeting will be held on Monday, August 5, at Perry Hall High School from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A second meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 7, at William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School in […]