Resurfacing, safety improvements begin on US 1 in Harford County

BEL AIR, MD—A $3.9 million project to resurface and improve safety in Harford County has begun, impacting traffic on U.S. 1 Business. The State Highway Administration said the project is expected to finish in 2025, weather permitting. The 1.4-mile project is from Moores Mill Road to the U.S. 1 Bypass (Hickory Bypass). The work will include asphalt pavement milling, patching […]

MDTA: Expect heavy traffic in Baltimore area during rush hour periods due to Key Bridge collapse

BALTIMORE, MD—With local school systems back in session on Tuesday, the Maryland Transportation Authority says motorists should plan for increased traffic on roadways throughout Baltimore as a result of the I-695 Key Bridge collapse. The southeast corridor of I-695 is closed on the Outer Loop at MD 173 (exit 1) and Inner Loop at MD 157/Peninsula Expressway (exit 43). Drivers […]

No Joke: Gas prices take a break from jumping

BALTIMORE, MD—After climbing for four straight weeks, the national average is unchanged compared to a week ago at $3.51 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 16.1 cents from a month ago and 0.9 cents per gallon […]

Coast Guard, Maryland officials address environmental concerns as crews continue salvage, recovery operations at Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

BALTIMORE, MD—Officials with the U.S. Coast Guard and Maryland Department of the Environment say that they are addressing environmental concerns as crews continue salvage and recovery operations at the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. A sheen was seen around the boats at the scene of the bridge collapse. Officials say that they have identified 56 containers that were […]

Baltimore Police Department to launch city-wide traffic enforcement initiative

BALTIMORE, MD—Heading into Baltimore City?  Be advised that the Baltimore Police Department’s new city-wide traffic enforcement initiative will be in effect from March 29 through August 16, 2024. In response to numerous complaints about speeding and running red lights and stop signs, and in an effort to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities, officers will be issuing citations to drivers who […]

Councilman Marks: SHA to make safety improvements at MD 43, Honeygo Boulevard intersection

WHITE MARSH, MD—Councilman David Marks on Thursday advised that the Maryland State Highway Administration would be making safety improvements at the intersection of White Marsh Boulevard (MD 43) and Honeygo Boulevard in White Marsh. The busy intersection has been a hotspot for accidents in recent months and residents have complained that the lane indicators can be confusing. The State Highway […]

Traffic modifications announced for Orioles opening day home game

BALTIMORE, MD—Heading to Opening Day? The Baltimore City Department of Transportation has announced several traffic and parking modifications that will be implemented for Thursday’s opening day game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Motorists should be advised that all parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations will be strictly enforced in the vicinity of the stadium. Patrons who do not […]

Detours updated following Key Bridge collapse

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is assisting the Maryland Transportation Authority with traffic control related to the collapse of the I-695 bridge over the Patapsco River (Francis Scott Key Bridge). Drivers are encouraged to prepare for extra commuting time until further notice. The outer loop I-695 closure has shifted to exit 1/Quarantine Road (past the Curtis […]