SHA to host public meeting for US 1 improvement project in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is revising its plans for the US 1 improvement project from Baltimore City to Overlea with a focus on safety, accessibility, and connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users. The SHA will be holding a public meeting to get feedback on the proposed changes. The public is encouraged to attend. The meeting will be […]

Crews to improve pavement on several Harford County roadways

FALLSTON, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is beginning two pavement improvement projects in Harford County this month. The work will be complete by mid-summer, weather permitting. Beginning Monday, May 6, crews will begin a pavement patching project on MD 147 (Harford Road) between the Baltimore County line (Little Gunpowder Falls) and MD 152 (Fallston Road/Mountain Road). Starting at 9 a.m. […]

Maryland State Police step up patrols for Cinco de Mayo weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will be increasing patrols across the state ahead of the Cinco de Mayo weekend in an effort to reduce impaired driving. The Maryland State Police said they will be increasing saturation patrols statewide and at each barrack. Troopers will be looking out for distracted, aggressive, and impaired drivers. The increased patrols are a part of the […]

Ocean City, MDOT launch summer safety campaign

OCEAN CITY, MD—Ocean City is preparing for summer and the Maryland Department of Transportation is reminding visitors about safety. The city launched its ‘Walk Smart, Drive Smart, and Bike Smart’ safety campaign with the help of Cheswick the Crab, Mayor Richard Meehan, and Police Chief Ross Buzzuro. The campaign aims to help people stay safe during the busy summer season. […]

Maryland State Highway Administration cracking down on illegal road signs ahead of election season

BALTIMORE, MD—As election season nears, the Maryland State Highway Administration is cracking down on unauthorized signs in the state. A release from the administration this week said that it is illegal to place signs, signals, markings, or devices on the state right-of-way. This includes but is not limited to campaign and advertising signs. Officials say the signs are not only […]

Local community, business organizations send letter to MDOT regarding ‘unsafe’ stretch of I-95

NOTTINGHAM, MD—More than a dozen local community groups and business organizations have written a letter to Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld regarding what they deem to be an unsafe stretch of Interstate 95 in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The letter reads as follows: Secretary Paul Wiedefeld (MDOT), We are writing today concerning the ongoing construction […]

State Highway Administration urges drivers to use real-time traffic map after Key Bridge collapse

BALTIMORE, MD—After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse last month, many drivers are changing how they get to work, school, and other destinations. The Maryland State Highway Administration is encouraging drivers to use its real-time traffic map to plan their commute. The real-time traffic map shows traffic volumes, live cameras, and incidents on the state highway system. The map can […]