The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will temporarily close interchange ramps and detour traffic at the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) / MD 41 (Perring Parkway) interchange in Parkville beginning Sunday night, July 7. The overnight closures will allow contractor crews to upgrade traffic barriers (guardrail) on eight ramps through late July, weather permitting. Crews … Read more
It was reported that a vehicle struck a tree in Dundalk on Saturday. According to the report, a person was ejected from the vehicle around 11:38 p.m. The accident was reported in the 7400 block of German Hill Road across from the crab house. There are unconfirmed reports that the crash took place in a … Read more
–photo courtesy of MDTA- The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reported tolling operations are not in effect for vehicles using the I-695 turnaround. Access to Broening Highway is via the turnaround from Inner Loop I-695, onto Outer Loop, to Broening Highway (Exit 44). Inner loop traffic destined for Broening Highway must use MD 151/North Point Boulevard … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will start highway maintenance asphalt paving work on two segments of MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) in eastern Baltimore County on Tuesday, June 25. The work on both projects will be complete by late fall, weather permitting. Beginning Tuesday night, contractor crews will begin a $87,000 project to … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced it will temporarily close and detour interchange ramps at the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) / US 40 (Pulaski Highway) interchange in the Golden Ring area beginning Sunday, June 23. This is part of a $200,000 traffic barrier installation project that is expected to be complete by late … Read more
An accident involving a motorcycle was reported in Perry Hall on Saturday night. According to reports, the accident took place at Glen Park and Belair roads on June 8 around 9:29 p.m. It was reported that a motorcycle was hit by a blue Honda Accord.
–photo courtesy of Maryland SHA- Maryland State Highway Administration reported that the ramp from Southbound US 1 (Belair Rd.) to Eastbound I-695 (Beltway Inner Loop) will close for paving work from 8 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. on Thursday. Motorists will get detoured from Southbound US 1 to WB I-695 to MD 147 (Harford Road) … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore County Crash Team are requesting help from the public in locating the driver who was involved in a Hit-and-Run Fatal crash that occurred on Saturday June 1 in Essex. According to police, the vehicle, described as a 2018-2021 Ford F250 or F350 Super Duty, fled the scene, traveling Northbound along Route … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a fatal pedestrian crash in Perry Hall on Friday. Officers responded to Belair Road and Penn Avenue at approximately 8:40 a.m., for a pedestrian crash. Detectives with the Baltimore County Crash Team determined the pedestrian was attempting to cross Belair Road when he was struck by a 2016 Nissan Versa. The pedestrian, … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning a pavement improvement project on MD 702 (Southeast Freeway) in Essex next week. The work will be complete by mid-summer, weather permitting. Beginning Monday, June 3, contractor crews will begin to mill, patch and resurface approximately one-mile of MD 702 between Middleborough Road and Back … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore Crash Team are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Saturday, May 18 at 11:31 p.m. at Orems Road and Old Orems Road in Essex. Findings of a preliminary investigation show the crash occurred as 41-year-old Donald E. Busick Jr., was attempting to make a left-hand turn … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority has rescheduled their date to allow access to Broening Highway is via existing turnaround from Inner Loop I-695, onto Outer Loop, to Broening Highway (Exit 44). The new date is now scheduled for Monday, May 20. The MDTA also announced tolling operations at the I-695 turnaround are not in effect when … Read more
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- It has been a busy night on the roads as the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported several crashes on I-95 on Saturday evening. One crash was reported southbound near the Baltimore/Harford County line. Another accident was reported northbound near the Baltimore County/City line.
Maryland Transportation Authority announced the turnaround from Broening Highway to Inner Loop I-695, onto Outer Loop will reopen on Wednesday, May 15. Inner loop traffic destined for Broening Highway must use MD 151/North Point Boulevard (Exit 42) and follow detour to return to the Inner Loop. The last exit from the Inner Loop remains Exit … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public open house, Thursday, May 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. for an improvement project along US 1 (Belair Road) from the Baltimore City line to I-695 in Overlea. The open house will be held at the Fullerton Community Center, 7209 Belair Road, Baltimore … Read more
With the loss of the I-695 Key Bridge, traffic has significantly increased at the alternative Harbor Crossings of the I-95 Fort McHenry and I-895 Baltimore Harbor tunnels. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is committed to evaluating traffic patterns to ensure the most efficient flow while prioritizing motorist safety. As such starting the week of May … Read more
=photo courtesy of Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company- A major accident was reported by the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company in front of 8200 Pulaski Highway in Rosedale. The crash sent three people to the Shock Trauma Center on Thursday. Westbound traffic waa closed on Pulaski Highway.
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
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
–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
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