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Governor Moore urges Marylanders to stay vigilant, exercise caution amid severe flooding

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to exercise extreme caution as severe flash flooding continues to impact parts of the state. Western Maryland, and particularly Allegany County, has experienced significant flooding due to heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations and emergency responses. Since midnight, the area has received an estimated 4.65 inches of rainfall, with more expected. The North Branch Potomac […]

Roadwork to begin on I-83 in Baltimore County on Sunday night

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The MDOT State Highway Administration will begin a $378,000 pavement patching on approximately one-mile in both directions of I-83 (Jones Falls Expressway) from the Baltimore City line to Old Pimlico Road in Baltimore County as early as Sunday, May 11. The project is expected to be completed in early June, weather permitting. Motorists can expect temporary overnight single- and […]

Attorney General Brown joins lawsuit against Trump administration over electric vehicle charging funds

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week joined a multi-state lawsuit this week challenging the Trump administration’s decision to withhold $49 million in previously approved federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The lawsuit (PDF), filed against the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), aims to prevent the administration from illegally terminating billions in congressionally approved funding for the National […]

Maryland launches vanpool, carpool incentive programs

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—In an effort to combat traffic congestion and rising commuting costs, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Commuter Choice Maryland announced the launch of two new rewards programs this week. The Baltimore Vanpool Incentives Program and the Baltimore Carpool Incentive Program aim to provide commuters with financial incentives to choose alternative modes of transportation to work. The Baltimore Vanpool […]

REAL ID Act now enforced nationwide, what you need to know in Maryland

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The REAL ID Act of 2005, a long-delayed policy requiring air passengers to show identification that complies with the act, is now in effect. Travelers nationwide are now required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card at airports. The policy, enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, has been repeatedly delayed by the […]

Maryland celebrates National Bike Month with statewide events

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation is celebrating National Bike Month throughout May with a series of events promoting bike safety, equitable access, and healthy lifestyles. The initiative encourages Marylanders of all ages to explore biking as a fun, healthy, and sustainable transportation option. The Department is inviting everyone to trade four wheels for two as part of the month-long […]

Drunk Driving Police DUI DWI Sobriety Checkpoint

Maryland State Police to increasing patrols, DUI enforcement efforts for Cinco de Mayo weekend

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced increased enforcement efforts ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend to combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving. Troopers across all the state and the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will be conducting statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement. The initiative aims to keep traffic moving, respond swiftly to incidents, and take […]

Crews to patch pavement on ramps along I-695 in Towson starting Sunday night

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration has announced that overnight ramp closures and detours will begin on I-695 in the Towson area this weekend as part of a pavement patching project. The work will begin Sunday night and is expected to be finished by mid-May, weather permitting. The project is part of a $12.8 million contract for paving interstate and […]

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