MDTA Board approves public hearing plan for I-95 ETL Northbound Extension toll rate range setting

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Board this week approved a plan to establish public hearings for the toll rate range setting process for the new I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension, a longtime priority project for Harford County. With the MDTA Board’s approval, a schedule for public hearings will be announced soon, with the hearings expected to begin in […]

State Highway Administration crews applying salt brine, preparing for statewide winter storm

BALTIMORE, MD—Winter weather is on the way and state officials are preparing Maryland’s roadways. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Baltimore area from late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration crews are performing an anti-icing operations, which involves the use of salt brine and water in preparation for the potential winter […]

Wintry mix expected in Baltimore area on Thursday morning, Winter Storm Watch issued for western Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore area could see its first round of wintry weather on Thursday morning. The National Weather Service says to expect snow – possibly mixed with rain, freezing rain, and sleet – before 7 a.m., then rain – possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain – between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., then all rain after 10 a.m. Forecasters […]

Gas prices decline for fifth straight week

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the fifth consecutive week, the nation’s average gas price has fallen, declining 14.4 cents from a week ago to $3.21 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 56.5 cents from a month ago and 11.0 […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of December 12

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that daytime and nighttime testing operations are scheduled for Monday, December 12 through Friday, December 16, 2022, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding […]

Second fatal crash reported on I-95 in Harford County

UPDATE: Police have identified one of the victims and provided additional information on these two fatal crashes. Original story below… —— ABINGDON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a second fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Harford County. This new crash was reported at around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning along northbound I-95 near MD 24. One person has been pronounced […]

CSX train fire shuts down Route 7 in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—A train fire is impacting rail traffic in Harford County. At just after 6:30 p.m., a CSX locomotive caught fire between MD 152 and Route 24, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. All rail traffic is stopped in the area. Philadelphia Road has been shut down between MD 152 and Fashion Way. Motorists should use an alternate route. […]