BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has issued its 2023 Memorial Day weekend travel forecast, and officials say traveling off-peak will assist in reducing anticipated travel delays crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Drivers may also find time savings using the I-95 northern route via the Tydings Bridge when traveling from shore to shore. Memorial Day Week and Weekend Travel Higher volumes […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority on Thursday announced the opening of a second public comment period as part of the toll rate range setting process for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension and I-695 ramps. The Maryland Transportation Authority Board voted to establish a two-week comment period for the recommended toll rate ranges presented by staff during today’s livestreamed […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority Police officers are investigating a shooting that occurred late Wednesday afternoon along southbound I-95 in Baltimore City. According to the preliminary investigation, an occupant of a silver Honda Civic allegedly fired a weapon at a tan Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on the ramp from southbound I-95 to Caton Avenue (Exit 50) at approximately 3:30 p.m. on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police celebrated the state’s newest police officers during a ceremony at Towson University on Friday. Members of Recruit Class 56 completed a demanding academy training program that began in June 2022. “Graduation is a reflection of the commitment of our recruits, instructors and partners,” MDTA Police Chief Col. Kevin M. Anderson said. “These capable, new […]
BALTIMORE, MD—At Thursday’s meeting of the Maryland Transportation Authority Board, MDTA staff presented an updated proposal and public hearing dates as part of the toll rate range setting process for the new I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension and I-695 ramps. The toll proposal mirrors the existing ETL tolling plan. The project combines safety and environmental enhancements, congestion relief, new community […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Board this week approved a plan to establish public hearings for the toll rate range setting process for the new I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension, a longtime priority project for Harford County. With the MDTA Board’s approval, a schedule for public hearings will be announced soon, with the hearings expected to begin in […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—MDTA Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Monday night along northbound I-95 in White Marsh. According to authorities, a dispute between the drivers of a silver Ford F-150 pickup truck and a dark sedan began at approximately at just after 10:15 p.m. on the outer loop of I-695 at Exit 15 (US 40). The dispute continued […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police, MDTA staff, and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves have announced their 2022 Toys for Tots campaign. This is the 33rd consecutive year the MDTA Police have supported the annual effort. In Baltimore, MDTA officers will collect new, unwrapped toys Tuesday, December 6 through Thursday, December 8, from 6 to 9 a.m. and from 4 […]