Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that he has secured funding for the Bucks Schoolhouse Road traffic signal at Perry Hall Boulevard. Working with the County Executive’s office, the signal has been included in the list of upcoming projects, and contracting is moving forward. The intersection now meets all federal standards for installation of … Read more
Beginning November 7, weather permitting, a portion of the southeast I-695 Outer Loop will be closed beginning at Exit 43. I-695 Outer Loop through traffic must exit onto MD 158/Bethlehem Boulevard and return to the Outer Loop at the Bethlehem Boulevard on-ramp. Access to I-695 Outer Loop from Broening Highway remains open via existing turnaround; … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will upgrade concrete traffic barriers along US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between Middle River Road and Ebenezer Road in eastern Baltimore County beginning Monday, Nov 4. The $1.5 million traffic safety enhancement project will be complete by early summer 2025, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, contractor … Read more
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- A crash with entrapment involving several military vehicles traveling in a convoy was reported on I-95 south on the ramp to I-695. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported the incident around 5 p.m on Monday and heavy rescue assignment was requested, bringing three rescue squads to … Read more
-photos courtesy of White Marsh VFC- White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a vehicle fire on I-95 near White Marsh. The fire was reported on Wednesday, Oct 23 at 11:39 a.m. Crews responded to the vehicle fire on I-95 south between MD-43 and I-695.
Officers responded to a fatal crash in Essex involving a pedestrian in the 1000 block of Eastern Blvd. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2023 Kia was traveling westbound when it struck the pedestrian, who was attempting to cross the street just west of Old Eastern Boulevard. The … Read more
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 beginning Thursday, Oct. 24. The $1.2 million traffic safety enhancement project will be complete early spring 2025, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, contractor and subcontractor … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Collison Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Sunday morning on I-95. At 3:13 a.m., MDTA Police Officers assigned to the Central Command Detachment responded to the southbound lanes of I-95 near Keith Avenue (Exit 56). Responding officers located a silver Honda Accord Crosstour and a … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will improve highway safety by treating sections of asphalt pavement on several State highways in Baltimore and Harford Counties on September 22. The work should be complete by the end of the month, weather permitting. Beginning Sunday night, crews will travel to selected locations and use slow-moving, … Read more
Baltimore County Councilmembers Mike Ertel and David Marks announced the upcoming construction of a pedestrian crosswalk on Compass Road at Radial Court in Middle River. The crosswalk will be built later this fall and cost approximately $15,000. “This crosswalk should significantly help as students walk to and from places like Middle River Middle and Victory … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- A pedestrian accident was reported in Essex on Friday night. According to the Essex Volunteer Fire Company, its crews were dispatched to the 200 block of Back River Neck Road for a pedestrian struck at 8:52 p.m. The patient was transported by medics to an area trauma center … Read more
Baltimore Gas and Electric will install a four-mile power cable on Saturday, Sept. 14, 7 a.m.- 7 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers can expect a right-lane and shoulder closure of the two-lane ramp from the inner loop and outer loop of I-695 near the MD 702 interchange in Essex. Drivers should stay to the left to … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) today released its Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified firms to submit proposals for construction management and inspection services in support of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Project. Interested teams can access the RFP at eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). The top three firms will be awarded contracts valued at $20 million each. … Read more
Baltimore County Police responded to Pulaski Highway and Middle River Road in reference to a pedestrian crash on Saturday, Sept. 7 around 11:30 p.m. Once on scene, detectives with the Crash Team determined that the individual was struck by a gray Honda CRV that did not remain at the scene. The Honda CRV will have … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public informational workshop on pedestrian safety initiatives along MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) between MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) and MD 702 (Southeast Boulevard). The MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) corridor in Baltimore County is planned for safety improvements as part of the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan … Read more
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced a construction project on Harford Road between the Baltimore/Harford County line. Here is their release Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will upgrade traffic barriers along MD 147 (Harford Road) at Little Gunpowder Falls and the Baltimore/Harford county line on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The $156,000 barrier upgrade work … Read more
There was a report that a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on I-695 in Sparrows Point Sunday night. According to the report, the victim was not conscious and not breathing. The emergency call was made on Sunday at 9:30 and the accident took place on the Beltway around Mile Maker 44.1.
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews were at the scene of a single vehicle crash with entrapment on Ebenezer Road between Vincent Road and Vincent Farm Lane on Friday after 10 p.m. The vehicle crashed into a tree with driver heavily entrapped and with serious injuries. Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin improving the pavement on a one-mile section of MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) between New Forge and Raphel roads in White Marsh on Sunday, Aug. 25. The pavement improvement project will be complete by late fall, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 p.m. Sunday, crews will work … Read more
-photo courtesy of Councilman Marks- The Office of Councilman David Marks reported a downed tree on Baker Lane in Perry Hall from last night’s storm. Marks’ office said the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation has been notified. The Long Green Volunteer Fire Company reported Harford Road was closed just north of Long … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin improving pedestrian access on a section of MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) in Middle River on Thursday, August 15. The work is expected to be complete by early fall, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, crews will begin the project along MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) … Read more