MDTA expects busy Labor Day weekend on Maryland toll roads

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority expects this Labor Day weekend to be a busy one for local drivers.  The MDTA is urging drivers to focus on safe driving practices, and recommending that motorists travel off-peak to help minimize delays at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Nice/Middleton Bridge. Motorists traveling to and from the Eastern Shore may also find time […]

Train crashes into tractor-trailer in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a train in Rosedale. The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that, at around 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday evening, a train collided with a tractor-trailer in the area of Chesaco Avenue and Dalrose Avenue (21237). There are no reports of any injuries or fuel leaks at this time. Motorists should use […]

Baltimore County to install additional ‘No Parking’ signs on Gerst Avenue near PHHS

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that Baltimore County will install two additional “No Parking” signs on Gerst Avenue near Perry Hall High School. There are already five signs posted. The goal of the “No Parking” zone is to encourage motorists to park at the Perry Hall High School lot and not near the residential community. “I would like […]

Maryland State Police remind motorists of school bus safety laws as students return to class

PIKESVILLE, MD—As thousands of students prepare to return to class next week, Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety are reminding motorists to be alert as children are getting on and off of school buses. In a typical school year, more than 600,000 Maryland students ride school buses in Maryland. Drivers must stop at least 20 feet […]

Crash reported on I-695 in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday morning crash on I-695 in Parkville/Carney. The crash was reported at just before 10 a.m. along the outer loop between the Harford Road and Perring Parkway exits. The three right lanes are shut down along the outer loop in this area. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should […]

I-95 shut down due to crash near Joppa

UPDATE 3: A total of 6 patients are now being treated for injuries.  I-95 remains shut down in both directions between the White Marsh Boulevard and Mountain Road exits. UPDATE 2: The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that five patients are being treated for injuries.  Expect major delays in the area. UPDATE: Hazmat crews are also responding to the scene.  […]

Councilman Marks: Raised pedestrian crosswalk to be built at Chapel Hill Elementary School

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced the construction of a raised pedestrian crosswalk in front of Chapel Hill Elementary School. The crosswalk is designed to slow traffic and improve safety for students and neighbors. Construction will cost about $15,000 and work should be completed in September. The Moores Meadows community and school principal were engaged as […]

Speed bumps, raised crosswalk to be installed on Avondale Road in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced the approval of a traffic safety project for Avondale Road, one of the busiest corridors in Carney. The project involves the construction of four standard speed bumps along the route from Joppa Road to the Baltimore Beltway overpass, and a brick raised crosswalk in the vicinity of Second Avenue. The traffic […]