Construction to Begin on Belair Road in Perry Hall

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will continue paving work along US 1 (Belair Road) and will begin the Perry Hall portion of the project. Beginning 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, contractor crews will mill, patch and resurface pavement on 1.3 miles of northbound and southbound US 1 between Chapel Road and … Read more

MDTA to Hold Virtual Forum on Rebuilding Key Bridge

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will host a Virtual Industry Forum for the rebuilding of the Key Bridge on May 7 at 2 p.m. During the forum, MDTA representatives will discuss the anticipated Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Process with potential consultants, contractors and subcontractors to help inform the pending Request for Proposals (RFP). Information on how … Read more

Del. Long “Key Bridge Collapse and Impact on Traffic”

–The following article has been submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long about the new traffic problems created by the Key Bridge collapse and how to address these issues- We all know that commuter rush hour traffic in Dundalk and Sparrows Point has been seriously impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. … Read more

Rosedale Man Killed in Crash on Beltway near I-83

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motor multi-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday afternoon on the inner loop of Interstate 695 near Interstate 83. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack responded to a two-vehicle crash on inner loop Interstate 695 prior to the Jones Falls Expressway. According to … Read more

Inner Loop to Close at Sparrows Point

The Maryland Transporation Authority reports a new closure on the Beltway in Sparrows Point this week. The Inner Loop I-695 southeast corridor closure point in effect by Monday morning. Inner Loop closure will be at MD 151/North Point Boulevard (exit 42) which will be last exit for drivers. This was planned construction before the Key … Read more

MDTA Expecting Increased Traffic in Baltimore Area Starting Tuesday

With local school systems back in session on Tuesday, the Maryland Transportation Authority is advising motorists to plan for increased traffic on roadways throughout Baltimore as a result of the I-695 Key Bridge collapse.  The southeast corridor of I-695 is closed on the Outer Loop at MD 173 (exit 1) and Inner Loop at MD … Read more

District 7A Delegates “The Catastrophic Key Bridge Collapse”

District 7A Del. Ryan Nawrocki and Del. Kathy Szeliga: “Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuilding efforts must mimic the response of the I-35 Mississippi River Bridge collapse” In response to the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims who are most affected by this tragedy. … Read more

County Gives Update on Key Bridge Collapse

-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Rescue crews are still onsite in the Dundalk area after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday morning. Baltimore County reported that six people remain unaccounted for at this point and two people were recovered from the water this morning. This tragedy has affected areas around Baltimore. … Read more

Key Bridge Collapses on I-695

-photo courtesy of Chesapeake Marine Towing and Salvage- The Maryland Transportation Authority reported that the Francis Key Bridge (I-695) collapsed due to a ship strike on Tuesday morning. Mass casualties have been reported. Mutiple people have been reported missing. Baltimore County Fire Department reported it responded with numerous water rescue resources just before 2 a.m. … Read more

Five Car Crash Reported on I-95 near New Forge Road

–photo courtesy of MDOT- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its units and Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company are handling a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 north at New Forge Road in Kingsville. The accident took place Friday around 6:30 a.m. It was reported approximately five vehicles were involved in the crash. It waa also reported … Read more

Tractor Trailer Crashes into MDTA Vehicle on I-95 in Dundalk

-photo courtesy of MDTA- Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reported one of its maintenance vehicles was struck by a tractor trailer on northbound I-95 at the Eastern Avenue exit on Tuesday. It was reported that three MDTA maintenance workers were cleaning up litter, saw the crash coming and jumped out of the way. All three crew … Read more

Lane Closures to Begin on I-695 in Sparrows Point

The Maryland Transportation Authority reminds motorists that construction is about to begin on I-695 in Sparrows Point. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction of I-695 between Bear Creek and MD 151. This will begin in mid-April (weather dependent), two-way traffic (one lane in each direction separated by a barrier) will be … Read more

Beltway Construction to Begin Between MD 43 and I-95

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a new section of its project to ease congestion and improve reliability along I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) the week of March 18. When completed, the project will convert portions of the median shoulder along I-695 between I-70 and MD 43 (White Marsh Boulevard) into an additional travel … Read more

41 year-old Pedestrian Killed in Dundalk on North Point Blvd

Baltimore County Police Department responded to North Point Boulevard and Charlesmont Road in Dundalk for a pedestrian crash. Detectives with the Baltimore County Crash Team later determined the pedestrian was attempting to cross North Point Boulevard when he was struck by a 2020 Toyota Corolla traveling southbound on Monday, March 11 at 10:30 p.m. The … Read more

Szeliga & Nawrocki Support Traffic Signal at Oak Crest

-Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki sent a press release in support for a traffic signal at Walther Boulevard at the entrance of Oak Crest Senior Living Facility- Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga support residents’ efforts to install a traffic light on Walther Boulevard at the entrance to Oak Crest Senior Living Facility in … Read more

Marks Requests Traffic Light at Bucks Schoolhouse & PH Blvd.

–Fifth District Councilman David Marks released a statement that has introduced a resolution that would place a traffic light at the intersection of Perry Hall Bouelvard & Bucks Schoolhouse in Rossville area- I have introduced a resolution that requests the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation to follow through on a traffic light … Read more

Driver Killed in Back River Neck Road Crash

Essex officers responded to a Sunday crash that occurred in the 200 block of Back River Neck Road in Essex. A preliminary investigation determined a 2016 Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on Back River Neck Road  when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole around 7 a.m. The driver, 64-year-old Barry Stokes, was … Read more

Multi-Vehicle Crash with Entrapment Reported in Nottingham

White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported units responded to multi-vehicle crash with entrapment and multiple injuries on Silver Spring Road near Manorfeld Road and Yvonne Avenue in Nottingham. Four vehicles were involved in the crash with one person heavily entrapped, and at least three people were injured on Monday around 8:30 p.m. The trapped patient … Read more