BALTIMORE, MD—A major section of the Jones Falls Expressway (I-83) will close on Saturday to accommodate the Maryland Cycling Classic, an event that is expected to create heavy traffic and delays across downtown Baltimore. The southbound lanes of the Jones Falls Expressway will be closed at the Maryland Avenue exit from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—At its legislative meeting on Tuesday, September 2, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that restricts industrial uses in the MD 43 overlay zone near the Greenleigh community. The legislation blocks roll-on/roll-off dumpster processing facilities, truck parking, and power plants in the MD 43 overlay district closest to residential neighbors. “There are established […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A five-alarm fire broke out in downtown Baltimore on Tuesday afternoon, September 2, sending thick smoke into the sky near the intersection of North Howard Street and West Fayette Street, officials reported. The Baltimore City Fire Department is leading efforts to contain the blaze, with assistance from multiple agencies, as the fire disrupts traffic and shuts down light rail […]
BEL AIR, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is advising motorists of ramp closures and traffic shifts near the Interstate 95 and Maryland Route 24 interchange this weekend as part of the I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension project. The closures, beginning Friday, Sept. 5, and lasting through Monday, Sept. 8, are necessary for crews to realign northbound MD 24 […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash involving a motorcycle in the Edgewood area. The crash was reported at around 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 30 along Pulaski Highway at Edgewood Road (21040). Westbound Route 40 has been shut down. Motorists should use caution in the area.
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police are stepping up enforcement efforts over the Labor Day weekend, urging motorists to drive safely and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. According to a press release, troopers from all 23 barracks across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols from Friday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Aug. 31. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) […]
SACRAMENTO, CA—Labor Day weekend, a traditional last hurrah of summer, consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous holidays for drivers, according to the National Safety Council. Data from the council shows 466 people died in traffic crashes during the 2022 Labor Day holiday period. A key factor in the danger is alcohol, with 39% of Labor Day traffic deaths […]
UPDATE 5: The suspect in this vehicle pursuit and assault on a deputy has been identified as Juan Yahir Quiroz Manzueta of Yonkers, New York. UPDATE 4: Police say the suspect who was initially detained has been released. The investigation into the identity of the person who was driving the truck is ongoing at this hour. UPDATE 3: All lanes […]