SPARROWS POINT, MD—Maryland officials are warning drivers to slow down and be alert in work zones after revealing that more than 48,000 citations were issued in the first two months of the state’s new tiered fine structure for work zone speed violations. The new tiered fine structure for work zone speed violations, which took effect January 1, 2025, issues fines […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Highway Administration crews will soon begin a $1.1 million pavement resurfacing project on approximately one-mile of MD 166 (South Rolling Road) from the Park and Ride Lot to Bloomsbury Avenue in Catonsville. The project will start as soon as Sunday night, April 27, and is expected to be completed in late June, weather permitting. Motorists can expect […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the second week in a row, according to GasBuddy. This decline is attributed to a drop in oil prices, which have been impacted by geopolitical events and concerns about the global economy. The national average gas price fell 3.4 cents to $3.10 per gallon, as per GasBuddy’s data. […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The new traffic light at Bucks Schoolhouse Road and Perry Hall Boulevard is nearing installation, Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday morning. The funding for the new light was secured back in November. Lines were recently marked by Miss Utility and it is expected that the light will be erected later this month. Councilman Marks also provided an […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration and Bowleys Quarters Community Association will hold an information public meeting in May to discuss upcoming improvements to Eastern Avenue. The meeting will take place 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The discussion will mainly focus on the section of Eastern Avenue between Route 43 and Earls Road. The State […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the first time in nearly a month, according to GasBuddy. The decline is attributed to a drop in oil prices, which have been impacted by concerns over the impact of U.S. tariffs and OPEC+ restoring production faster than expected. The national average gas price fell 8.2 cents compared […]
WASHINGTON, DC—According to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, traffic fatalities decreased by 3.8% in 2024, reaching a preliminary estimate of 39,345 deaths. This marks the first time since 2020 that the annual figure has fallen below 40,000. The decline in fatalities is a continuation of a trend that began in the second quarter […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will start several paving projects on state highways within Baltimore County this week. All projects are weather permitting and some projects may have to be rescheduled due to inclement weather. The following projects include asphalt or concrete pavement patching and resurfacing: MD 45 (York Road) from the Baltimore City Line (Gittings/Walker […]