–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
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
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported units responded to Pulaski Highway and Allender Road in White Marsh for a two vehicle crash. A child was reportedly ejected from one of the vehicles and sustained serious injuries. The accident was reported on Saturday, April 13 around 6:45 p.m.
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews responded to a crash involving a dump truck at Ebenezer and Bird River roads in Middle River on Thursday around 7:25 a.m. Caller to 911 reports that the dump truck struck and took down multiple utility lines and kept driving. It was a report of power … Read more
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 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
-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
-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
–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
-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
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
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
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