Maryland Department of Transportation Archives

TROPICAL STORM OPHELIA: Crews prepare for heavy rainfall, storm surge in Maryland on Saturday

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The cyclone bearing down on the mid-Atlantic states became Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is preparing for the tropical storm to impact much of the state beginning late Friday evening through Saturday. According to the latest forecast, the lower Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland counties will be most affected. A Wind …

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Governor Moore announces $25.5 million for bicycle, pedestrian projects across Maryland

Posted on September 15, 2023September 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $25.5 million in grants for 40 bicycle, pedestrian and trail projects across Maryland. The Fiscal Year 2024 grants include $20.8 million in federal funding for 22 projects through the Transportation Alternatives Program and the Recreational Trails Program, and $4.7 million in state funding for 18 projects through the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Kim …

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Crews to work on Route 40 between Baltimore City line, Chesaco Avenue

Posted on September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will resurface a section of each direction of US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between the Baltimore City line and Chesaco Avenue in Rosedale. The work will begin Tuesday night, September 19, and should be complete in early November, weather permitting. Contractor crews will work overnight Sundays through Thursdays from 8 p.m. to …

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Governor Moore announces more than $11.5 million in highway safety grants to organizations across Maryland

Posted on September 14, 2023September 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore this week announced more than $11.5 million in federal highway safety grants to organizations across Maryland as part of a statewide focus to prevent motor vehicle crashes and eliminate roadway fatalities. The federal funds will be distributed on Oct. 1 by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office to 85 …

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SHA: I-95, I-695 improvements to continue during week of September 4 at various locations in Baltimore County

Posted on September 3, 2023September 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration continues to work on two major I-695 and I-95 improvements in Baltimore County between Tuesday, September 5 and Friday, September 8. There will be no planned temporary travel lane closures between 5 a.m. Friday, September 1 and 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 5 due to the Labor Day holiday. Shoulder closures and work behind barriers …

Drunk Driving Police DUI DWI Sobriety Checkpoint

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Labor Day: Maryland State Police to step up patrols for impaired, distracted, aggressive drivers

Posted on August 31, 2023August 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police officials are urging motorists to stay safe during the Labor Day weekend and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. State troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols throughout the holiday weekend as part of the “No DUI Friday” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiative. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of …

MDOT SHA Operation Clean Sweep Maryland Litter

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Crews to clean up roadside litter, debris ahead of Labor Day weekend

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will launch an all-hands-on-deck litter and debris removal effort starting Monday in advance of the Labor Day weekend. State Highway Administration maintenance shop personnel will span the state to beautify roadsides as part of its Operation Clean Sweep Maryland project. Litter, including plastic bottles, fast food containers and cigarette butts can wind up in …

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Lt. Governor Miller joins state employees, Maryland Alliance Of Boys And Girls Clubs to deliver back-to-school supplies

Posted on August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller this week joined officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland State Department of Education, and Maryland Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs to help ensure students across the state are prepared for the 2023-24 school year. At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, Lt. Governor Miller helped pack bags …

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