Crashes snarl morning commute along I-95

UPDATE 2: All lanes have been reopened. UPDATE: Southbound I-95 has reopened at Mountain Road. Original story below… ——— WHITE MARSH, MD—A series of crashes is snarling morning traffic along I-95 in White Marsh and Joppa. At around 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning, a crash was reported on southbound I-95 near the White Marsh Boulevard exit that closed all southbound […]

Councilman Marks pushes for state funding at three local corridors

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has urged state officials to prioritize funding for three corridors in anticipation of the Consolidated Transportation Program meeting in Towson on Monday. The CTP meetings are held in each county as the state contemplates a long-term transportation program. “First, the construction of an eastbound connection from Philadelphia Road to White Marsh Boulevard is critically […]

Congestion relief project continues on I-695, lane closures expected

BALTIMORE, MD—Motorists traveling on I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) should expect intermittent lane closures in both directions between I-70 and the Stevenson Road overpass beginning Monday, October 14th. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) announced that the lane closures will be in effect during daytime off-peak hours as part of a project to improve reliability and reduce congestion. […]

Nawrocki, Marks, Szeliga help clear way for new Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company station

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga and Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday took part in an event to mark the start of site preparation work at the future home of the Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. Over the past several months the Delegates and Councilman have worked to assist the fire company in their […]

Multi-vehicle crash reported in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash in White Marsh on Saturday afternoon. The crash was reported at just after 2:15 p.m. on September 28 in the area of White Marsh Boulevard and Honeygo Boulevard, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Several lanes were blocked for crash cleanup. There has been no word on any injuries. Photo […]

Councilman Marks: More than 4,900 acres downzoned

The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks… On Tuesday, August 27th, the Baltimore County Council approved the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. In the Fifth District that I represent, acting on my recommendation, the Council downzoned 4,944 acres of property. The Council increased the density or intensity of potential development on 145 acres. That means […]