Downed tree snarls traffic on I-95 in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD – The storms that rolled through the Nottingham area on Wednesday afternoon packed a punch, and now the after-effects are being felt. The Maryland Transportation Authority reports that a downed tree is blocking the two left lanes along northbound Interstate 95. Only the two right lanes are getting by just past the White Marsh Boulevard exit. Motorists […]

MDTA Police partnering with communities at National Night Out events across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Transportation Authority Police will join law-enforcement partners and community groups from across Maryland on Tuesday evening to celebrate the 36th annual National Night Out. “National Night Out is a rewarding opportunity for our officers to meet and build relationships with the many communities we serve,” said MDTA Police Chief Colonel Jerry Jones. “We’re excited to continue […]

Bomb Squad seizes second inert rocket launcher tube at BWI Airport

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY – The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Bomb Squad, in conjunction with the Transportation Security Administration and the Maryland Transportation Authority, reported to the Baltimore Washington International Airport at around 5:15 a.m. on Thursday morning for a report of a recovered launch tube located at the American Airlines baggage area. The inert rocket launch tube, empty […]

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 […]