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, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority is warning motorists of a popular scam that has been resurfacing in recent weeks. Have you recently received a text message claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls? The MDTA says there are ongoing SMS phishing attacks designed to trick you into paying fake toll debt. The most recent attacks replicate the look and logo […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging travelers to prioritize safety during the busy holiday season, as the agency anticipates a surge in travelers. The holiday travel period, which runs from Dec. 21, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, is expected to see a significant increase in the number of travelers on Maryland roads and at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. […]
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 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning consumers about scam texts falsely claiming to represent a road toll collection service asserting that recipients owe money for unpaid tolls. The scam text looks similar to the example displayed below: Maryland Toll Services: We’ve noticed an outstanding toll amount of $12.51 on your record. To avoid a late fee of $50.00, visit […]
HANOVER, MD—Marylanders are taking to the roads, rails, and skies this Memorial Day weekend to kick off what is shaping up to be one of the busiest summer travel seasons. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is encouraging residents and visitors to be aware of increased traffic and to plan accordingly. “Families look forward to summer as a time to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The E-ZPass Group is issuing an alert to all E-ZPass customers about a text messaging scam targeted at customers of tolling agencies across the U.S. The scam aims to deceive customers into entering their personal data and financial information to a fake website. Customers receiving text messages claiming to be sent by “E-ZPass Toll Services” that directs them to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has issued its 2023 Memorial Day weekend travel forecast, and officials say traveling off-peak will assist in reducing anticipated travel delays crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Drivers may also find time savings using the I-95 northern route via the Tydings Bridge when traveling from shore to shore. Memorial Day Week and Weekend Travel Higher volumes […]