MDTA Police recover gun, drugs in I-95 traffic stop

BALTIMORE, MD – On Sunday, June 23, the Maryland Transportation Authority Police made an arrest during a traffic stop along Interstate 95. A a 41-year-old Baltimore man was arrested for illegally possessing a gun and drugs. At about 1:30 p.m., an MDTA Police Officer stopped 41-year-old Baltimore resident Dominic Chase on southbound I-95 in Baltimore County for speeding. Chase was […]

MDTA Police to conduct unsecured load enforcement

BALTIMORE, MD – In coordination with other law enforcement agencies across the country, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police will participate in the “Secure Your Load” safety campaign on Thursday, June 6th. The MDTA Police will increase its patrols that are on the lookout for vehicles with unsafe and unsecured loads. These high-visibility enforcement initiatives also will educate the public […]

Baltimore area braces for wintry double shot

UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools have canceled all afternoon and evening activities on Thursday. Original story below… —— A pair of winter weather systems will affect Nottingham residents over the next few days. Round one is expected to arrive on Thursday. Accumulating snow is expected late Thursday and into Friday. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories for […]

Maryland State Police, MDTA Police to step up patrols for Thanksgiving holiday

NOTTINGHAM, MD – With extra traffic expected this Thanksgiving holiday, Maryland State Police will have additional troopers on patrol who will be using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, to respond quickly to highway incidents, and to take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning Wednesday night, troopers from each of […]

White Marsh Boulevard ramp to I-95 shut down

UPDATE: The ramp from eastbound Route 43 has been reopened, however the westbound Route 43 ramp to I-95 was shut down as of Tuesday evening. Original story below… —— Motorists in the White Marsh area should be aware of an important closure. The Maryland Transportation Authority reported on Monday night that the ramp from eastbound Route 43 to I-95 has […]

Governor Hogan eliminates up-front E-ZPass transponder fee

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) would permanently eliminate the up-front $7.50 E-ZPass Maryland transponder fee for all new customers, putting $46 million back into Marylanders’ wallets over the next five years. In 2015, the governor also announced major toll rollbacks across the state, resulting in $270 million in savings for […]