JOPPA, MD—A portion of Philadelphia Road has been shut down after a crash brought down a utility pole on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred along Route 7 between Joppa Road and Paul Lane (21085), according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. A utility pole is down and one vehicle went off of the roadway and into the woods. Philadelphia Road […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin a resurfacing project on US 1 Business between Tollgate Road and MD 924 (Bond Street) in Bel Air starting as soon as Sunday night, June 1. The US 1 paving project is expected to be completed in early summer, weather permitting. Crews will work overnights, Sundays through Thursdays from 8 p.m. to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—In anticipation of increased traffic and potential road hazards, the Maryland State Police announced increased patrols and enforcement efforts targeting distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Troopers from all 23 barracks and the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will be deployed in saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement initiatives statewide. The initiative aims […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on Interstate 95 near the Baltimore County/Harford County line. The crash was reported along southbound I-95 at just before noon on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The two left lanes are currently closed along southbound I-95. Paramedics are treating injured occupants, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Motorists should use caution […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With millions expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, the Maryland Department of Transportation is preparing for heavy traffic and urging residents to prioritize safety. According to AAA, more than 45 million people nationwide will travel more than 50 miles from home, an increase of 1.4 million compared to last year. Most of these travelers, 39.4 million, […]
UPDATE: Officials now say as many as 1,200 homes are without power due to the downed utility pole. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday evening crash in the Nottingham area. At around 6:30 p.m. on May 19, 2025, the Baltimore County Police Department asked motorists to use caution while driving in the 8400-block […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The MDOT State Highway Administration will soon begin a bridge cleaning and painting project on the modern steel arch cable suspension MD 145 (Paper Mill Road) bridge over the Gunpowder Falls in the Phoenix area of Baltimore County. The $370,000 project will start as soon as Monday morning, May 19, and is expected to be completed in early 2026, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s bustling urban streets are becoming increasingly dangerous, turning everyday commutes into growing safety concerns for drivers. According to the latest LendingTree study, 93% of fatal crashes were in urban areas of Maryland while 6% were in rural areas, the 2nd largest difference in the country. The results showed that: Maryland saw a 42% increase in urban fatal crashes […]