Crews to patch, resurface Belair Road in Kingsville area

KINGSVILLE, MD—Maryland State Highway Administration crews will soon begin a resurfacing project on Belair Road in Kingsville. Work will begin on Friday, October 13 along Belair Road between Mount Vista Road and Jerusalem Road. The $1.2 million project should be complete by mid-November, weather permitting. The project includes milling (removing the top layer of asphalt), paving, and restriping approximately one […]

State Highway Administration urges Maryland motorists to use caution during deer mating season

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is reminding motorists to use extra caution during the autumn months. With milder temperatures, motorists should expect to see more pedestrians and bicyclists along the roadways. White-tailed deer mating season, falling leaves, and less visibility with later sunrises and early sunsets are among some of the seasonal factors that challenge highway […]

Crews to continue I-95, I-695 roadwork in Baltimore County next week

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration has scheduled temporary lane and ramp closures on projects on I-95 and I-695 in Baltimore County between Sunday night, October 8 and Friday afternoon, October 13. Temporary shoulder closures and any construction work behind concrete work zone barriers will also be permitted at any time. I-695/I-95 Southwest Interchange Temporary overnight ramp and lane closure […]

Maryland hosts fourth annual Walktober celebration to promote pedestrian safety, health

HANOVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation is joining partner agencies, nonprofits and communities across the state for the fourth annual Walktober celebration, a series of events and online webinars throughout October highlighting Maryland’s official state exercise and the importance of pedestrian safety, equitable access, transportation options and healthy lifestyles. Festivities include the ninth annual Walk Maryland Day on Wednesday, October […]

Maryland State Highway Administration urges renewed commitment to safety during National Pedestrian Safety Month

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is observing National Pedestrian Safety Month in October and is urging motorists to follow safe behaviors by paying attention, avoiding distractions, never speeding and maintaining the rules of the road. “The State Highway Administration is committed to making significant investments and improvements to facilities to improve access and safety for vulnerable users,” said State […]

Crews to begin next phase of I-695 project in Baltimore County next week

TOWSON, MD—Beginning the week of October 2, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will start the next section of its project to ease congestion and improve reliability along I-695. The project will convert portions of the median shoulder along I-695 between I-70 and MD 43/White Marsh Boulevard into an additional travel lane during morning and evening rush hours. […]

Safety improvements announced along dangerous stretch of Eastern Boulevard in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have been working together with Councilman David Marks to improve the safety of a dangerous stretch of Eastern Boulevard between MD 43 and Carroll Island Road. They recently reported several recent changes to help improve safety. At the request of the Delegates, the Maryland State Highway Administration recently completed a review of […]

TROPICAL STORM OPHELIA: Crews prepare for heavy rainfall, storm surge in Maryland on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The cyclone bearing down on the mid-Atlantic states became Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is preparing for the tropical storm to impact much of the state beginning late Friday evening through Saturday. According to the latest forecast, the lower Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland counties will be most affected. A Wind […]