UPDATE 2: All lanes have been reopened. UPDATE: Southbound I-95 has reopened at Mountain Road. Original story below… ——— WHITE MARSH, MD—A series of crashes is snarling morning traffic along I-95 in White Marsh and Joppa. At around 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning, a crash was reported on southbound I-95 near the White Marsh Boulevard exit that closed all southbound […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has urged state officials to prioritize funding for three corridors in anticipation of the Consolidated Transportation Program meeting in Towson on Monday. The CTP meetings are held in each county as the state contemplates a long-term transportation program. “First, the construction of an eastbound connection from Philadelphia Road to White Marsh Boulevard is critically […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Motorists traveling on I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) should expect intermittent lane closures in both directions between I-70 and the Stevenson Road overpass beginning Monday, October 14th. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) announced that the lane closures will be in effect during daytime off-peak hours as part of a project to improve reliability and reduce congestion. […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash in White Marsh on Saturday afternoon. The crash was reported at just after 2:15 p.m. on September 28 in the area of White Marsh Boulevard and Honeygo Boulevard, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Several lanes were blocked for crash cleanup. There has been no word on any injuries. Photo […]
The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks… On Tuesday, August 27th, the Baltimore County Council approved the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. In the Fifth District that I represent, acting on my recommendation, the Council downzoned 4,944 acres of property. The Council increased the density or intensity of potential development on 145 acres. That means […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale Ave. – County Waterline Replacement and State Highway Improvements […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced that he will support one of the largest downzoning efforts ever considered along the Wampler Road and Bengies Road corridors in Middle River. Councilman Marks will recommend that 125 acres be redesignated as Neighborhood Commons, or open space, zoning, and that 150 acres be downzoned to DR 1, or one […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will recommend preserving 75 acres in southwestern Perry Hall between Honeygo Boulevard, Silver Spring Road, I-95, and White Marsh Boulevard. This includes the Featherhill, Lawrence Hill, and Tartan Hill areas. Councilman Marks hadn’t represented these areas until the most recent election. He will recommend applying the Neighborhood Commons […]