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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. […]

MDOT urges safety, issues 2025 Memorial Day weekend travel forecast

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With millions expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, the Maryland Department of Transportation is preparing for heavy traffic and urging residents to prioritize safety. According to AAA, more than 45 million people nationwide will travel more than 50 miles from home, an increase of 1.4 million compared to last year. Most of these travelers, 39.4 million, […]

MDTA officials respond to report indicating that Bay Bridge doesn’t meet risk threshold for ship strikes

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A new analysis of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge has found that neither span currently meets modern risk thresholds for ship strikes, and Maryland Transportation Authority officials are responding. “According to publicly available bridge data, available on the Federal Highway Administration’s website, the Bay Bridge has been inspected annually, for more than 30 years, and found to be in safe […]

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Maryland State Police honor heroes at awards ceremony

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TIMONIUM, MD—The Maryland State Police honored more than 140 individuals at an awards ceremony in Timonium on Wednesday for their outstanding acts of courage, dedication to duty, lifesaving efforts, and humanitarianism. The honorees included Maryland State Troopers, civilian employees from the Agency, allied law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel. “These individuals are often the first to take action in critical […]

Silver Alert issued for missing Maryland man

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Roosevelt Scott has been located. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Maryland man. Police say Roosevelt Scott Sr., 88, is operating a black Nissan Altima with MD plate “3DJ0837. The vehicle was last seen near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2024. He is wearing a […]

MDTA to hold open houses for Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will hold three open houses in December to discuss proposed alternatives to address traffic issues at the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial (Chesapeake Bay) Bridge. The open houses are part of the Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study. This study, which is being conducted in coordination […]

Bay Bridge to see heavy Labor Day weekend traffic

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—More than 350,000 vehicles will cross the Bay Bridge between Friday, August 30, and Labor Day Monday, September 2, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. The MDTA said that travel delays are expected and advised people to stay on U.S. 50 on both sides of the bridge to keep local roadways open for first responders and residents. The […]

Man arrested after shots fired on Bay Bridge

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—A man from Anne Arundel County was arrested Wednesday for shooting at the driver of a black Jeep on the Bay Bridge in June, the Maryland Transportation Authority announced in a press release. Melvin Clark, 41, of Severn, was charged with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, driving a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and other charges, MDTA police said. Clark […]

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