BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority on Monday announced that the northbound I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) extension will open to traffic on Wednesday, December 18. The 6.5-mile extension, which runs from White Marsh Boulevard (MD 43) to Mountain Road (MD 152), aims to alleviate congestion and offer commuters a more reliable travel option on one of Maryland’s busiest corridors. To […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A tractor-trailer carrying vegetables and other produce caught fire early Thursday morning after crashing into the divider wall separating the southbound lanes of I-95 prior to the entrance to the Fort McHenry Tunnel, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police. The crash occurred around 6 a.m., prompting a response from MDTA Police. Upon arrival, officers found the tractor-trailer […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police say four juveniles and an adult were arrested and charged with stolen vehicle and firearm offenses following a car rally in Baltimore City over the weekend. Police said a joint investigation between partner law enforcement agencies and the Maryland Car Rally Task Force led to the arrests of the four juveniles. The Baltimore County Intelligence Unit, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police, MDTA staff, and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves will this week begin their 2024 Toys for Tots campaign. This marks the 35th consecutive year the MDTA Police have supported the annual effort. In Baltimore, MDTA officers will collect new, unwrapped toys Tuesday, December 3, through Thursday, December 5, from 6 to 9 a.m. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is a sponsor or cosponsor of two bills that will benefit military or law enforcement officials. Bill 91-24 expands the type of National Guard service for which a county employee may receive toward their years of service. Currently, county law specifies that service must have occurred as a member of the Maryland National Guard; […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland transportation officials are urging residents and visitors to prioritize safety during the Thanksgiving holiday travel season, as millions are expected to journey by road, rail, and air. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) encourages travelers to be mindful of increased traffic and plan their trips accordingly to ensure a safe journey. “As families and friends gather to celebrate […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will hold three open houses in December to discuss proposed alternatives to address traffic issues at the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial (Chesapeake Bay) Bridge. The open houses are part of the Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study. This study, which is being conducted in coordination […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Baltimore City. The crash occurred at just before 3:15 a.m. on October 13 in the southbound lanes of I-95 near Keith Avenue (Exit 56). When officers arrived at the site, they found a silver Honda Accord Crosstour and a white Mack tractor trailer that […]