Maryland State Police to step up patrols for Labor Day weekend

PIKESVILLE, MD – Maryland State Police are gearing up for the Labor Day holiday, and troopers will be using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents, and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed. Beginning on Thursday, troopers from each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks statewide will be focusing enforcement efforts […]

Crash shuts down eastbound Route 40 in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD – Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday afternoon crash in the Rosedale area. The crash was reported at about 3:30 p.m. along eastbound Route 40. The State Highway Administration advises that eastbound Pulaski Highway has been shut down at Martin Boulevard (21237). There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use an alternate route.

Outer loop of I-695 to be resurfaced next week

NOTTINGHAM, MD – The Maryland State Highway Association has announced that lane closures are possible along I-695 next week. Resurfacing will take place along the outer loop between Old Harford Road and Lillian Holt Drive (prior to I-95). Single and double lane closures are likely Sunday night through Friday morning between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. ET. Motorists should expect […]

Parking to be prohibited along Belair Road near Gunpowder Falls State Park

PERRY HALL, MD – Due to safety concerns along Belair Road within the Gunpowder Falls State Park – Central Area, parking will be prohibited near the State Park entrance beginning Wednesday, July 3, 2019. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will post “No Parking” signs along US 1 between Miller Road and Mount Vista Road, and […]

Maryland State Police to boost patrols over Fourth of July weekend

PIKESVILLE, MD – With extra traffic expected in the days before and after the Fourth of July, which falls on a Thursday this year making a four-day weekend for some, additional Maryland state troopers will be on patrol, using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents, and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are […]

Route 702 shut down in Essex

UPDATE: As of 11:45 a.m., the crash has been cleared and all lanes have been reopened. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD – Motorists traveling in the Essex area should be aware of an important closure. At just after 11 a.m. on Saturday, The Maryland State Highway Administration reported that Route 702 had been shut down at Old Eastern Avenue. […]