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Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Recovery

Governor Moore announces initial $60 million request to federal government for Francis Scott Key Bridge response

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced the Maryland Department of Transportation has requested an initial emergency relief funding of $60 million from the federal government to pay for initial mobilization, operations, and debris recovery from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. “President Biden and all our federal partners have given Maryland tremendous support as we […]

Unified Command, joint information website established for Key Bridge Response 2024

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Unified Command and Joint Information Center were established in Baltimore on Wednesday to coordinate response and disseminate information related to Tuesday morning’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command includes the: U.S. Coast Guard Maryland Department of the Environment Maryland Transportation Authority Maryland State Police Synergy Marine A website with incident […]

Detours updated following Key Bridge collapse

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is assisting the Maryland Transportation Authority with traffic control related to the collapse of the I-695 bridge over the Patapsco River (Francis Scott Key Bridge). Drivers are encouraged to prepare for extra commuting time until further notice. The outer loop I-695 closure has shifted to exit 1/Quarantine Road (past the Curtis […]

Coast Guard responding to Key Bridge collapse, Governor Moore declares state of emergency

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Coast Guard is coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore on Tuesday morning. At just before 1:30 a.m. on March 26, the Coast Guard received a report that a 948-foot Singapore-flagged containership collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Additionally, it was reported that the bridge […]

MDTA Police made 490 traffic stops, removed 14 impaired drivers over St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority Police conducted high visibility traffic enforcement across the state during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Officers focused on the leading causes of crashes including impaired and aggressive driving. MDTA Police Officers conducted more than 490 traffic stops and removed 14 impaired drivers from Maryland roadways. In addition to high visibility enforcement, MDTA Police investigators led a […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols over St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will increase patrols over St. Patrick’s Day weekend in an effort to reduce drunk driving, officials say. According to state police, the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort team will be working this weekend to help reduce alcohol-related injuries and fatalities. The team is made up of specially trained troopers tasked with identifying impaired drivers. The […]

Harford County denies request to close Joppa Road at CSX railroad crossing in Joppa

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

JOPPA, MD—Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly this week denied a request from the Maryland Transportation Authority on behalf of CSX rail service to close Joppa Road on both sides of its railroad crossing in Joppa. The request was denied after investigations by Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly’s administration found that a closure of the crossing would slow emergency vehicle response […]

JMVFC officials speak out against proposed closure of Joppa Road in Joppa

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Harford County officials have denied the request to close Joppa Road. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company is speaking out against a proposal to close a portion of Joppa Road in Joppa. The Maryland Transportation Authority is proposing the closure of Joppa Road at the CSX crossing in Joppa. JMVFC officials say this decision, if implemented, […]

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