Disabled vehicle snarls I-95 traffic in Joppa

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.

MDTA Board approves public comment period for new toll payment options

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 […]

Governor Hogan announces additional toll relief for Marylanders [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board will consider new tolling options to save Marylanders more than $28 million over the next five years. This would mark the third round of toll relief during the Hogan administration, resulting in a total of up to $344 million in savings. Ahead of Friday’s […]

Governor Hogan appoints new board member to Maryland Transportation Authority

BALTIMORE, MD – Governor Larry Hogan has appointed certified public accountant and financial expert Jeffrey S. Rosen to serve as the newest Board Member of the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). Rosen was appointed on July 1, 2019. “I have no doubt that Mr. Rosen’s financial expertise will prove to be invaluable to the Board and the MDTA team,” said MDTA […]

MDTA I-895 administration building reopens, toll plazas accepting cash payment

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has reopened the administration building, cash lanes, and E-ZPass Customer Service Center at the Interstate 895/Baltimore Harbor Tunnel facility. The Harbor Tunnel toll plaza is back to normal operations. Cash customers can now stop at the toll booths to make payment. MDTA officials closed the building on Tuesday out of an abundance […]

MDTA offices along I-895 to remain closed Wednesday as health officials test water systems

UPDATE: The MDTA administration office and toll plazas along I-895 have reopened for business. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) administration building at the Interstate 895/Baltimore Harbor Tunnel toll plaza will remain closed on Wednesday, though the toll plaza will remain operational, as state and Baltimore City health officials test for possible sources of […]

MDTA employees contract Legionnaires’ disease, I-895 offices closed

UPDATE 2: The MDTA administration office and toll plazas along I-895 have reopened for business. UPDATE: MDTA offices along I-895 will remain closed on Wednesday. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Transportation Authority announced on Tuesday that its administration building at the Interstate 895/Baltimore Harbor Tunnel toll plaza will be closed on Tuesday and the toll booths […]