Maryland expands roadside habitats to boost ailing pollinator populations

HANOVER, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is transforming roadsides and medians into thriving meadows for bees, butterflies, and other crucial pollinators as part of a statewide effort to combat habitat loss. Timed with National Pollinator Week, which runs June 16-22, the agency announced the expansion of its program to cultivate native plant ecosystems. Nearly seven new acres of pollinator-friendly meadows […]

MDOT SHA to resurface 3,400 lane miles of pavement across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) announced that it plans to improve nearly 3,400 lane miles of pavement across the state through patching and resurfacing efforts during the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026, which begins July 1st. This initiative is funded by $143.2 million allocated for a six-year capital program. The funding was made possible by […]

Crews to resurface Route 1 in Harford County

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin a resurfacing project on US 1 Business between Tollgate Road and MD 924 (Bond Street) in Bel Air starting as soon as Sunday night, June 1. The US 1 paving project is expected to be completed in early summer, weather permitting. Crews will work overnights, Sundays through Thursdays from 8 p.m. to […]

MDOT urges safety, issues 2025 Memorial Day weekend travel forecast

BALTIMORE, MD—With millions expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, the Maryland Department of Transportation is preparing for heavy traffic and urging residents to prioritize safety. According to AAA, more than 45 million people nationwide will travel more than 50 miles from home, an increase of 1.4 million compared to last year. Most of these travelers, 39.4 million, […]

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

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 […]

Downed tree snarls Belair Road traffic in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—A downed tree is backing up traffic along Belair Road on Friday afternoon. Councilman David Marks reports that the tree came down along northbound Route 1 in the area of Miller Road (21128). Several lanes are blocked and the Maryland State Highway Administration has been alerted. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo via Councilman David Marks

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

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 […]