UPDATE: As of 8 p.m., the MDTA reports that both bridges remain closed. The MDTA sent the following tweet: “Hatem & Tydings Bridges remain closed due to high winds up to 60mph. Once wind speeds decrease we can open bridges again. We do not want to keep bridges closed but we must for safety. This is a major storm w/ […]
The high winds continued to wreak havoc on local roadways on Friday morning. At just after 10 a.m., officials reported that the intersection of Harford Road at Mountain Road in Fallston had been shut down due to a downed tree blocking all lanes. Another tree is down along Belair Road at Vale Road in Fallston. All northbound lanes of Belair […]
Emergency crews are responding to the scene of a unique, Thursday morning crash in White Marsh. At just before 10:30 a.m., units responded to the intersection of White Marsh Boulevard at Perry Hall Boulevard. At the scene, witnesses say a military vehicle carrying explosives crashed into a tree. The driver is currently being evaluated by medical personnel and a perimeter […]
Repair crews are responding to the scene after downed wires prompted a road closure in White Marsh/Middle River on Saturday night. At just after 8 p.m., Pulaski Highway (Route 40) was shut down at Reames Road (21220). A utility pole is down and power lines are blocking the roadway. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use an […]
Crews are on the scene of a Sunday afternoon house fire in Joppa. At just after noon, units responded to the 1700 block of Old Joppa Road (21085). At the scene, firefighters found smoke showing from the basement of a single-family dwelling. Crews from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, Fallston Fire Company, Abingdon Fire Company, Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, and […]
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) are working together with local law enforcement agencies to support logistics for the funeral and procession of fallen Baltimore City Detective Sean Suiter. Motorists should expect major midday delays on Wednesday, November 29. The procession is expected to depart Mount Pleasant Church and Ministries […]
A portion of Route 40 in Joppa was shut down on Monday night after a police pursuit resulted in a crash. The accident occurred at just before 11 p.m. near Pulaski Highway at Joppa Farm Road in Joppa. Route 40 has been shut down and a medevac chopper is en route to the scene. Details surrounding the police chase have […]
Baltimore County officials say that a historic Kingsville bridge will be closed for a portion of this week for maintenance. The Department of Public Works will close the Jericho Road covered bridge over the Gunpowder Falls on Wednesday, November 1, and Thursday, November 2. Crews will clean the bridge, tighten its bolts, and make routine repairs. The bridge will be […]