Maryland State Highway Administration Archives

Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Recovery

Maryland secures approval to rebuild iconic Key Bridge

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Months after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in a catastrophic accident, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has secured key federal environmental approvals for the bridge’s reconstruction. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has granted the MDTA a Categorical Exclusion (CE) classification and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval for the $75 million project. The approval […]

I-695 inner loop shut down due to crash near Towson

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on the Baltimore beltway. The crash was reported at around 3:15 p.m. along the inner loop prior to Falls Road (Exit 23), according to the Maryland State Highway Administration. All inner loop lanes have been shut down. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use an alternate route.

I-695 ramps to Perring Parkway to temporarily close overnight for guardrail upgrades

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will temporarily close exit ramps and detour traffic at the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) / MD 41 (Perring Parkway) interchange in Parkville beginning Sunday night, July 7. The overnight closures will allow contractor crews to upgrade traffic barriers (guardrail) on eight ramps through late July, weather permitting. Crews will work overnight with temporary interchange ramp […]

Baltimore County Fire Department Ambulance

Eastern Avenue shut down due to Middle River crash

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash in the Middle River area. At around 5:45 p.m. on Monday, July 1, the Maryland State Highway Administration reported that Eastern Avenue had been shut down in both directions at Wilson Point Road. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use an alternate route.

Belair Road Rossville Boulevard Water Main Break 20240627

SHA storm drain contractor damages water main on Belair Road

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Officials have provided an update on the water main break along Belair Road at Rossville Boulevard. According to Councilman David Marks, a contractor working on a storm drain project on behalf of the Maryland State Highway Administration inadvertently damaged an existing 24-inch water main and notified Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW). Water service has not been disrupted; […]

Multiple overnight closures to occur along I-695 through August

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The three lane closures for striping work that was scheduled for July 8th is now rescheduled to start on Sunday night, July 14th. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will shift traffic associated with the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) project beginning the week of July 8, 2024 (now July 14th). Crews […]

Crews to improve pavement on Philadelphia Road in White Marsh

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will start highway maintenance asphalt paving work on two segments of MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) in eastern Baltimore County on Tuesday, June 25. The work on both projects will be complete by late fall, weather permitting. Beginning Tuesday night, contractor crews will begin an $87,000 project to patch sections of MD 7 from […]

Maryland to test new road safety measures this summer

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation announced that it will test out new road safety measures in three cities in the state this summer before they roll out statewide. The pilot projects are going to be implemented in partnership with Smart Growth America and will be rolled out first in Howard County, the City of Hagerstown, and the Town of […]