Maryland named 8th safest state to drive in according to new data

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study by 5 Star Car Title Loans has named Utah the safest state for drivers in the U.S., while ranking Wyoming as the most dangerous. The report, which analyzed 2023 data on fatalities, crash causes, and road conditions, provides a comprehensive look at the varying risks on America’s roads. The study used a “Driver Safety Score” from […]

Crews to begin patching pavement along sections of Philadelphia Road in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin a pavement improvement project on MD 7 in eastern Harford County as soon as Sunday, Sept. 14. The project is expected to cause overnight lane closures and flagging operations. The work will take place on MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) between the Baltimore County line at the Little Gunpowder Falls and MD 152 […]

Fallston motorists to face delays as State Highway Administration begins road, bridge work

FALLSTON, MD—Motorists in Harford County can expect lane closures and delays on MD 165 (Baldwin Mill Road) and MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) as the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration begins two separate improvement projects over the next two weeks. The first project, a $921,000 pavement improvement on a 3.4-mile section of MD 165 from MD 152 (Fallston Road) […]

Gas prices tick higher nationwide

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has seen a slight increase over the past week, rising to $3.16 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. The average price is up 0.3 cents from last week and 3.1 cents from a month ago, but remains 6.1 cents lower than a year ago. The average price of diesel also […]

Southbound Jones Falls Expressway to close Saturday for Maryland Cycling Classic

BALTIMORE, MD—A major section of the Jones Falls Expressway (I-83) will close on Saturday to accommodate the Maryland Cycling Classic, an event that is expected to create heavy traffic and delays across downtown Baltimore. The southbound lanes of the Jones Falls Expressway will be closed at the Maryland Avenue exit from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. […]