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Governor Moore declares Nov. 13-17 Crash Responder Safety Week to protect traffic incident responders

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has declared November 13-17, 2023, as Crash Responder Safety Week in Maryland. The governor issued a proclamation supporting a national effort to raise awareness of the critical role motorists play in keeping traffic incident responders safe as they perform their duties on our roadways. Most crashes are not accidents, because behaviors such as distracted driving, impairment […]

I-695 repair, rehabilitation project at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek set to begin in winter 2024, public open houses scheduled

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Board on Thursday approved a $33.2 million contract for the I-695 Repairs and Rehabilitation project at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek in Baltimore County. Expected to begin major construction early in 2024, this system preservation project is necessary to address settlement of I-695 that has occurred since it was widened to a multi-lane, median-divided highway […]

MDTA Police release new collectible K-9 trading cards

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police released its second generation of collectible K-9 trading cards on Friday, recognizing MDTA Police K-9s who have joined the agency in the last few years: K-9 Uzi, K-9 Nelly, K-9 Maximus, K-9 Max, K-9 Llano, K-9 Brick, and K-9 Archi. Fun facts about the K-9 officers, provided by their human partners, are included on […]

Attorney General Brown announces seizure of 37 firearms, more than 8 kilograms of fentanyl

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced the indictments of four individuals for their roles in a criminal enterprise responsible for trafficking large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine. The investigation resulted in the seizure of 37 firearms, including three assault weapons, three handguns equipped with Glock switch attachments (allowing them to operate as fully automatic weapons), over […]

Maryland Transportation Authority to host job fair, open house next week

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority will host a job fair and open house on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 2 – 6 p.m. Attendees will learn about educational incentives; diverse, equitable, and inclusive work teams; on-the-job training; State benefits package; room for advancement; and more. Prospective MDTA team members will have the opportunity to apply on-site and to engage in […]

Roadwork to detour traffic along Mountain Road during overnight hours this week

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

JOPPA, MD—Crews will be performing roadwork on Mountain Road during the overnight hours this week, the Maryland Transportation Authority has announced. Roadwork will temporarily detour traffic on westbound Mountain Rd (MD 152) at I-95 overnights on Tuesday night, Wednesday night, and Thursday night. The detours will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Traffic will be detoured to […]

MDTA releases Labor Day weekend travel forecast

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has released its 2023 Labor Day weekend travel forecast. The MDTA encourages motorists to plan ahead and pack their patience if traveling during peak hours this Labor Day holiday. Roadways will be full of travelers trying to reach and return from their holiday destinations. This is especially true for those driving within the US 50 […]

Lt. Governor Miller joins state employees, Maryland Alliance Of Boys And Girls Clubs to deliver back-to-school supplies

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller this week joined officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland State Department of Education, and Maryland Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs to help ensure students across the state are prepared for the 2023-24 school year. At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, Lt. Governor Miller helped pack bags […]