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Upgraded traffic signal to be activated at White Marsh Boulevard and Honeygo Boulevard in White Marsh

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and its contractor will work overnight this Sunday, June 18 into Monday morning, June 19, 2023 to activate an upgraded new traffic signal system at the MD 43 (White Marsh Boulevard)/Honeygo Boulevard intersection in White Marsh. The new traffic signal will allow for safe operation and accommodate new turn lane […]

Baltimore Police Operation Washout 20230602

Maryland’s ‘Operation Washout’ results in 95 fugitive arrests

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, District of Maryland, and task force partners conducted a large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation focused on apprehending violent fugitives and wanted gang members throughout the month of May, arresting dozens of violent offenders throughout Maryland. Operation Washout – Maryland resulted in a total of 95 fugitive arrests, including 17 […]

Timonium man killed in fatal crash on I-695 in Dundalk

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

DUNDALK, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday morning on I-695 in Baltimore County. The victim, identified as Stephen Richard Becker, 59, of Timonium, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. He was the driver and only occupant of a 2008 Honda pickup truck involved in the crash. Troopers responded […]

2023 Memorial Day Chesapeake Bay Bridge Travel Forecast

2023 Memorial Day weekend Chesapeake Bay Bridge travel forecast

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has issued its 2023 Memorial Day weekend travel forecast, and officials say traveling off-peak will assist in reducing anticipated travel delays crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Drivers may also find time savings using the I-95 northern route via the Tydings Bridge when traveling from shore to shore. Memorial Day Week and Weekend Travel Higher volumes […]

I-95 Express Toll Lane Northbound Extension

Second public comment period open for I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension, I-695 ramps toll rate range setting

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority on Thursday announced the opening of a second public comment period as part of the toll rate range setting process for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension and I-695 ramps. The Maryland Transportation Authority Board voted to establish a two-week comment period for the recommended toll rate ranges presented by staff during today’s livestreamed […]

Police investigating shooting on I-95 in Baltimore

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority Police officers are investigating a shooting that occurred late Wednesday afternoon along southbound I-95 in Baltimore City. According to the preliminary investigation, an occupant of a silver Honda Civic allegedly fired a weapon at a tan Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on the ramp from southbound I-95 to Caton Avenue (Exit 50) at approximately 3:30 p.m. on […]

MDTA Police celebrate 56th recruit class graduation

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police celebrated the state’s newest police officers during a ceremony at Towson University on Friday. Members of Recruit Class 56 completed a demanding academy training program that began in June 2022. “Graduation is a reflection of the commitment of our recruits, instructors and partners,” MDTA Police Chief Col. Kevin M. Anderson said. “These capable, new […]

Public comment period under way for I-95 ETL Northbound Extension, I-695 ramps toll rate range setting

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—At Thursday’s meeting of the Maryland Transportation Authority Board, MDTA staff presented an updated proposal and public hearing dates as part of the toll rate range setting process for the new I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension and I-695 ramps. The toll proposal mirrors the existing ETL tolling plan. The project combines safety and environmental enhancements, congestion relief, new community […]

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