NOW YOU KNOW: National Night Out 2023 wrap-up

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Last week, we attended several community celebrations of National Night Out (NNO). This year marks the 40th annual National Night Out event celebrated nationwide in communities, towns, and cities. NNO brings together law enforcement leaders and officers with community organizations to strengthen the relationships in the communities […]

New traffic shift in effect on northbound I-95 at White Marsh Boulevard

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new traffic shift is in place on Northbound I-95 from north of MD 43 (White Marsh Boulevard) to south of New Forge Road for approximately two miles, the Maryland Transportation Authority announced on Thursday. The Northbound I-95 general-purpose lanes have been shifted to the right to allow crews to construct a toll gantry. The roadwork is part of […]

Governor Wes Moore appoints Snead as new member of MDTA Board

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of Anne Arundel County Transportation Officer, Samuel Snead, to a four-year term on the Maryland Transportation Authority Board. The Board serves as the policy-setting, decision-making and governing body for the Maryland Transportation Authority, which finances, builds, operates, preserves, and improves the state’s toll facilities and toll roads. “Samuel Snead’s extensive background […]

MDTA Police conduct 159 traffic stops while targeting dangerous speeds on I-95

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority Police Officers conducted high visibility enforcement along I-95 in the Baltimore metropolitan area on Friday in support of a 16-state traffic safety effort led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. MDTA Police officers conducted 159 traffic stops and issued a combined 249 citations, warnings, and repair orders during the initiative. One person was arrested on […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Our eyes on NE Baltimore County

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As residents and representatives of Baltimore County, we were excited to hear about the opening of a second location of a popular restaurant, The Local, at The Avenue at White Marsh. This farm-to-table restaurant is a gem in Harford County and will be a great addition to […]

State Highway Administration to begin two-week concrete repair project on westbound Route 40 in Harford County

JOPPA, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will remove and replace concrete pavement on the right through lane of westbound US 40/Pulaski Highway approaching the Joppa Farm Road intersection in Joppa beginning 3 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The work is expected to be complete on or before Saturday evening, July 15, weather permitting. Once completed, crews will conduct a […]

MDTA Board approves toll rate ranges for I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension, I-695 ramps

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Board this week approved toll rate ranges for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension and I-695 ramps. The decision follows an extensive public comment process that began in January and concluded with Thursday’s vote by the Board during its livestreamed meeting to approve the toll rate ranges. At the meeting, agency staff presented their […]