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Chesapeake Bay Bridge travelers warned of significant delays for Independence Day weekend

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Motorists planning to use the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the U.S. 50 corridor for Independence Day travel should prepare for heavy traffic and significant delays from Wednesday, July 2, through Monday, July 7, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced Monday. The MDTA is urging travelers to adjust their schedules to cross the bridge during off-peak hours to minimize congestion. […]

Gas prices expected to be lowest since 2021 for July 4th weekend

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Americans hitting the road for the Independence Day holiday can expect to see significantly lower gas prices, with the national average projected to fall to $3.15 per gallon. This marks the lowest July 4th gas price since 2021, according to a forecast released Monday by GasBuddy. The anticipated price is nearly 35 cents lower than last year’s July 4th […]

Town Hall Microphone Meeting Public Speaking

Residents urged to speak out about traffic concerns on Eastern Boulevard

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Residents concerned about traffic safety on Eastern Boulevard are urged to attend a community meeting in July where the Maryland State Highway Administration will present findings from a traffic safety study. Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga announced the meeting, which will focus on plans to improve traffic conditions along Eastern Boulevard between Maryland Route 43 and Earls […]

Maryland is 2025’s 10th worst state for summer road trips, WalletHub study

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With nearly 80% of U.S. adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips. To help travelers plan a fun and wallet-friendly road trip, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states based on 32 key metrics. The data […]

Downed wires snarl traffic on Belair Road in Fullerton area

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are working to repair downed power lines along Belair Road in the Overlea/Fullerton area. At just before 3 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, the Maryland State Highway Administration advised that wires were down along Route 1 between Rossville Boulevard and Fitch Avenue (21236). Several northbound and southbound lanes are currently blocked along Belair Road. Motorists should use […]

National gas prices climb amid escalating Middle East tensions

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has surged for the second consecutive week, rising 9.7 cents to $3.18 per gallon, as tensions in the Middle East escalate following attacks between Israel and Iran and recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to data released Monday by GasBuddy. Diesel prices have also seen a significant jump, increasing 16.1 cents […]

Record 72.2 million Americans expected to travel for July 4th holiday

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—A record 72.2 million Americans are projected to travel at least 50 miles from home for the Independence Day holiday period, from Saturday, June 28, to Sunday, July 6, according to a new forecast from AAA. The projection marks an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019, reflecting a robust […]

I-695 Parkville MD Vehicle Fire 20250621

Vehicle fire shuts down I-695 outer loop in Parkville

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-695 in the Parkville area. The blaze broke out at around noon on Saturday, June 21, 2025 along the outer loop of the Baltimore Beltway near Perring Parkway (Exit 30). All outer loop lanes have been shut down. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use […]

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