Motorists Should Expect Overnight Delays Tonight the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will close two right lanes of the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) inner loop to make roadway repairs. The closures, which are at the bridge over US 1 (Southwestern Boulevard) and Leeds Avenue, will start at 9 p.m. The lanes will […]
MDOT MVA Closed Monday for MLK Jr Day
MDOT MVA will close all branch offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) stations on Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. MDOT MVA self-service VEIP kiosks, online services and 24-hour kiosks will still be available. Customers may conduct numerous transactions online at mva.maryland.go, including: Duplicate/Additional Registration Cards Vehicle Registration […]
Work on Tolling Beginning on Intercounty Connector
As part of the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) third generation electronic toll collection system, the MDTA continues to replace existing tolling hardware and software at all toll facilities. Work that involved weekend and temporary off-peak closures is finishing up on the I-95 Express Toll Lanes in Baltimore. During the January 24 weekend, work will begin […]
Firewood Permits for Sale at Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks
Gathering Low-Cost Wood Helps Remove Hazards from Public Lands The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering firewood cutting permits at Cunningham Falls and Gambrill state parks in Frederick County, providing a great opportunity for the public to pick up some easily accessible firewood. The $20 permit allows citizens to remove downed trees from the […]
Multiple Lane Closures on Southbound I-95 at MD 214
TRAFFIC SWITCH COMING TO SOUTHBOUND I-95 (CAPITAL BELTWAY) IN LANDOVER TUESDAY EVENING The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will shift traffic on southbound I-95 (inner loop of I-495) at the MD 214 (Central Ave.) interchange in Prince George’s County starting Tuesday night. The traffic shift is necessary for crews to continue […]
Maryland Climate Leadership Academy Offered in Annapolis
Anne Arundel County Classes Start in February The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces open enrollment for Maryland Climate Leadership Academy courses in Annapolis, which will be starting in February. Registration is open until January 31, but classes are capped at 75 participants. The free class will be taught in three segments: Feb. 20-21; March […]
Gov Hogan Directs Attorney General to Pursue Legal Actions
Against Pennsylvania and EPA to Protect Chesapeake Bay “We Have a Generational Responsibility to Protect the Bay, and We Simply Cannot Afford to Fall Short of These Shared Obligations” Governor Larry Hogan today directed Attorney General Brian Frosh to pursue legal actions against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in […]
DNR Offers Free Environmental Seminars for Marinas
Clean Marina Program Explained in February Meetings Owners and managers of marinas, boatyards, and yacht clubs are invited to attend a free seminar to learn about becoming certified Maryland Clean Marinas. The program will provide details on commonly needed permits and plans, and an informative session on the impacts of plastic marine debris on Maryland’s […]
Harbor Tunnel Closures January 12th thru 16th
During tunnel closures at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, drivers may experience 15-20 minute delays while two-way operations (during which one lane of southbound and northbound traffic is directed into the tunnel that remains open) are implemented. Closure times are dependent on traffic volumes. The Northbound Tunnel is scheduled to be closed at 10:00 p.m. on […]
Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio Message: January 2020
2020 is the Year of the Woman As we begin a New Year, it is a good time to sit back and reflect on the successes we had in 2019. While there are too many to name in one article, a few rise to the top, including the designation of Mallows Bay as a National […]