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Event Part of National Traffic Incident Response Week

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Event Part of National Traffic Incident Response Week The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) hosted a mock incident involving an overturned tractor trailer at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore today. The training session and press event were part of the National Traffic Incident Response Week, as […]

Long-Awaited US 219 Realignment Construction Project

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New Roadway Alignment Benefits Businesses and Residents, Opens Up the Appalachian Region for Economic Development and Enhanced Safety The Hogan administration announced the official start of the long-awaited highway construction for the US 219 (Chestnut Ridge Road) Realignment project. The new 1.4-mile highway will be built between Interstate 68 (National Freeway) and Old Salisbury Road. […]

Large Hole Closes Two Left Lanes on Westbound MD 32

Near MD 295 in Fort Meade Two Left Lanes to be Closed Until Further Notice The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is performing emergency road work associated with a large hole on westbound MD 32 prior to MD 295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) in Anne Arundel County. The 8-by-8-foot hole has forced the […]

Administration Recognizes Exceptional Service by Law Enforcement

More than 140 Officers Recognized for Aggressive Driving Prevention Efforts Today, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) recognized approximately 140 law enforcement officers from across Maryland for their lifesaving commitment to enforcing the State’s aggressive driving laws. The officers represent more than 30 State, county and local police agencies. “I am deeply grateful for the […]

MDOT MVA Kicks Off 2018 Child Passenger Safety Week

MDOT MVA Kicks Off 2018 Child Passenger Safety Week Free Events Throughout the State Help Parents Keep Children Safe on Maryland’s Roads Each year in Maryland, millions of parents and caregivers travel with children in their vehicles. Most believe that their children are buckled properly in the correct car seat or booster seat, yet the […]

Traffic Shift on NB I-95 at Suitland Road This Weekend

Up to Two Lanes Will Be Closed and Brief Overnight Total Closures; Drivers Should Add Extra Commute Time Beginning Saturday at 4 p.m., the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will shift traffic on the I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) Bridges over Suitland Road in Prince George’s County. All lanes should reopen no later […]

MDOT SHA Prepares for Hurricane Florence

Entire State to Experience Significant Rainfall and High Winds As Hurricane Florence moves closer to the east coast, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is deploying maintenance forces throughout the state to begin preparations for the storm and its impacts. MDOT SHA crews will inspect, clean and clear storm water ditches, […]

Bloede Dam on Patapsco River Removal Begins

Partnership Effort Restoring Patapsco River, Improving Public Safety Conservation leaders, federal and state officials, and other partners gathered today on the Patapsco River to celebrate the removal of Bloede Dam – an effort that has been a decade in the making, and will have major benefits for fisheries, public safety, recreation, and the health of […]

Major Delays Likely this Weekend In Annapolis/Parole

Last Weekend Before Maryland Public Schools Begin and Funeral for Late-Senator John McCain Could Create Delays The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is advising motorists to plan extra travel time and continue the practice of leaving early and staying late as the Labor Day weekend approaches. Hundreds of thousands of motorists […]