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Maryland State Police to increasing patrols, DUI enforcement efforts for Cinco de Mayo weekend

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced increased enforcement efforts ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend to combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving. Troopers across all the state and the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will be conducting statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement. The initiative aims to keep traffic moving, respond swiftly to incidents, and take […]

Southbound I-95 shut down due to crash with rescue in White Marsh

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: All lanes have now been reopened. Heavy delays remain. UPDATE: Southbound I-95 traffic is now getting by on the left shoulder. Original story below… ——— WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash on Interstate 95 in the White Marsh area. At just before 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, units responded to a […]

Gas prices hold steady across U.S.

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline remained unchanged at $3.10 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy. This price is 3.8 cents lower than last month and 52.6 cents lower than last year. The national average diesel price decreased 2.0 cents to $3.499 per gallon last week. While the national average remains steady, prices across the country varied, with […]

Road closures announced for 2025 Towsontown Spring Festival

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Towsontown Spring Festival returns in May and road closures for the annual event have been announced. This marks the 56th year for the annual festival, which is located in downtown Towson on Chesapeake, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Baltimore Avenues in Towson (400 Washington Avenue). The Towsontown Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, and […]

Crews to patch pavement on ramps along I-695 in Towson starting Sunday night

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration has announced that overnight ramp closures and detours will begin on I-695 in the Towson area this weekend as part of a pavement patching project. The work will begin Sunday night and is expected to be finished by mid-May, weather permitting. The project is part of a $12.8 million contract for paving interstate and […]

Crash snarls Belair Road traffic in Kingsville

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on Belair Road in the Kingsville area. The crash was reported at just after 8:30 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025 along Route 1 at Open Bible Way (21087). Several lanes are currently blocked along Belair Road. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the […]

Crash shuts down I-695 inner loop at Belair Road

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: As of 8:30 a.m., two inner loop lanes have been reopened. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday morning crash on I-695 in the Overlea/Fullerton area. The crash was reported at around 7:45 a.m. on April 24, 2025 on the inner loop at the Belair Road exit. All inner loop lanes have been […]

Work Zone Safety: Baltimore County DPWT urges caution during road construction

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—With road construction season underway, the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is reminding motorists to exercise caution and slow down in work zones. The department echoes the National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25) theme, “Respect the zone so we all get home.” This annual campaign, which has been held since 2000, emphasizes the importance […]

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