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Governor Hogan, President Ferguson, Speaker Jones announce bipartisan agreement for American Rescue Plan funding [VIDEO]

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones on Wednesday announced a bipartisan budget agreement to allocate the $3.9 billion in federal funding that the State of Maryland expects to receive through the American Rescue Plan Act. The major components of the bipartisan agreement to provide targeted relief are: $1.1 billion in federal funding […]

MDTA to launch new DriveEzMD website for E-ZPass users

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority will soon be launching a new, revamped website for E-ZPass customers. On Thursday, April 29, MDTA will launch DriveEzMD. Designed to “Keep Maryland Moving” and make it easier to travel the state’s toll bridges, tunnels and roads, DriveEzMD will serve E-ZPass and non-E-ZPass customers with a new website, web chat, expanded customer call center, new […]

Traffic pattern shift expected along northbound I-95 in April

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Motorists using Interstate 95 should prepare for a traffic pattern shift beginning in April. As part of the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) $1.1 billion program to relieve congestion and improve travel along the I-95 corridor into Harford County, northbound I-95 between MD 152 to MD 24 will be shifting to a new traffic pattern. Anticipated to begin on Friday, […]

Three-vehicle crash closes I-95 ramp to I-695

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: All lanes have now been reopened. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday evening crash along Interstate 95. The crash was reported at just before 5 p.m. along northbound I-95 at the I-695 interchange. The Maryland Transportation Authority reports that three vehicles were involved in the accident and the exit ramp from northbound […]

MDTA warns of spam text messages being sent to residents

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority is warning of spam/scam text messages being sent to residents. The spam SMS messages read, “Maryland-MDot Urgent” addressing “MDot customer” with a link. MDTA officials say anyone who receives such a text should ignore it. Theses messages are spam and have been reported to the Maryland Department of Transportation’s IT Department. Anyone who receives this […]

MDTA expanding hours at E-ZPass Maryland customer service centers

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—In an effort to enhance customer service capabilities at a time of increased demand, the Maryland Transportation Authority will offer extended hours at all E-ZPass Maryland Customer Service Centers (CSCs) beginning Saturday, January 16th. Under the temporary extended hours – which will be in place until further notice – E-ZPass Customer Service Centers will add Saturday service hours from […]

MDTA: Standard video toll rates now in effect throughout Maryland

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—On Friday, January 1, 2021, standard Video Toll rates resumed statewide at all Maryland Transportation Authority toll facilities. The MDTA is reminding motorists that getting an E-ZPass® gives them access to the lowest tolls in Maryland on every trip. Transponders are free, there’s no monthly fee for Maryland addresses, and sign-up is available 24/7 at ezpassmd.com. Marylanders are asked […]

Governor Hogan declares Christmas Eve state holiday

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday declared Thursday, December 24, 2020 a state holiday in observance of Christmas Eve. Maryland state government agencies and offices will be closed. In addition, the governor announced that the state’s revised revenue projections, while still far below pre-pandemic levels, will allow Maryland to honor contracts previously negotiated with state employee unions. “In a year […]

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