State Highway Administration to upgrade traffic barriers along Route 40 in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will upgrade concrete traffic barriers along US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) and Middle River Road in the Middle River area of Baltimore County beginning Thursday, October 24. The $1.2 million traffic safety enhancement project will be complete early spring 2025, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 a.m. […]

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 […]

Serious injuries reported in Joppa crash

JOPPA, MD—A Sunday evening crash in Joppa has left two people injured. The crash was reported at around 5:30 p.m. on October 20 in the area of Joppa Farm Road and Trimble Road, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Two patients were transported to nearby hospitals. One person is reportedly in serious condition. Photo via JMVFC

Mountain Road closed due to crash in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday afternoon crash in the Joppa area. The crash was reported at around 4:30 p.m. on October 19 in the 2600-block of Mountain Road. All northbound and southbound lanes on Mountain Road have been shut down, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists […]

Police responding to barricade situation in northeast Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—Police are responding to a barricade situation in northeast Baltimore. At just before 5 p.m. on Thursday evening, October 17, the Baltimore Police Department said officers were on the scene of a barricade in the 5200-block of Greenhill Avenue (21206). Several streets in the immediate area are closed to traffic and residents are being asked to stay indoors. SWAT […]