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Coast Guard, Maryland officials address environmental concerns as crews continue salvage, recovery operations at Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Officials with the U.S. Coast Guard and Maryland Department of the Environment say that they are addressing environmental concerns as crews continue salvage and recovery operations at the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. A sheen was seen around the boats at the scene of the bridge collapse. Officials say that they have identified 56 containers that were […]

Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Recovery

Governor Moore announces initial $60 million request to federal government for Francis Scott Key Bridge response

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced the Maryland Department of Transportation has requested an initial emergency relief funding of $60 million from the federal government to pay for initial mobilization, operations, and debris recovery from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. “President Biden and all our federal partners have given Maryland tremendous support as we […]

Councilman Marks: SHA to make safety improvements at MD 43, Honeygo Boulevard intersection

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Councilman David Marks on Thursday advised that the Maryland State Highway Administration would be making safety improvements at the intersection of White Marsh Boulevard (MD 43) and Honeygo Boulevard in White Marsh. The busy intersection has been a hotspot for accidents in recent months and residents have complained that the lane indicators can be confusing. The State Highway […]

New Belair Road resurfacing project to kick off in Perry Hall, Kingsville

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will soon resurface nearly three miles of northbound and southbound Belair Road (U.S. 1) in northeastern Baltimore County. Phase one of the project will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, and will stretch from the Sunshine Avenue/Bradshaw Road/Jerusalem Road intersection to Open Bible Way in Kingsville. The second phase will begin […]

Detours updated following Key Bridge collapse

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is assisting the Maryland Transportation Authority with traffic control related to the collapse of the I-695 bridge over the Patapsco River (Francis Scott Key Bridge). Drivers are encouraged to prepare for extra commuting time until further notice. The outer loop I-695 closure has shifted to exit 1/Quarantine Road (past the Curtis […]

KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE: Mayor Scott declares state of emergency, major I-695 detours announced

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The I-695 detours have been shifted – details here. Original story below. BALTIMORE, MD—In the wake of Tuesday morning’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Mayor Brandon M. Scott has issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency. The Executive Order mobilizes the City of Baltimore’s Emergency Operations Plan to deploy emergency resources to protect […]

Maryland to test drone tech on I-695 for safer highway work zones

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration has received a $1.6 million federal grant for a pilot study that will assess the effectiveness of using drones for traffic management in work zones. The study will be conducted in collaboration with the University of Maryland and aims to make use of drones, roadside sensors, and other data to improve safety and efficiency […]

BWI Marshall Airport sets new record for international passenger traffic in 2023

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport set a new record for international passenger traffic in 2023. The airport recorded 1,365,847 international passengers, which is 2.58% higher than the previous record set in 2018. “BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is a key economic driver and international gateway for our region,” said Governor Wes Moore. “We’re making Maryland more competitive, and BWI is […]

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Coast Guard, Maryland officials address environmental concerns as crews continue salvage, recovery operations at Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Governor Moore announces initial $60 million request to federal government for Francis Scott Key Bridge response

Councilman Marks: SHA to make safety improvements at MD 43, Honeygo Boulevard intersection

New Belair Road resurfacing project to kick off in Perry Hall, Kingsville

Detours updated following Key Bridge collapse

KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE: Mayor Scott declares state of emergency, major I-695 detours announced

Maryland to test drone tech on I-695 for safer highway work zones

BWI Marshall Airport sets new record for international passenger traffic in 2023

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