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MDOT SHA Performing Maintenance on Spa Creek Bridge

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Motorists Should Expect Test Openings Through The Afternoon The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will be performing routine maintenance on the Spa Creek (Sixth Street) bridge in Anne Arundel County today, July 1. Covington Machine and Welding, Inc., of Annapolis, will handle the work from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 […]

MDOT SHA Improves Pedestrian Safety with Hawk Beacon

At Annapolis Library on MD 450 (West Street) First-of-Its-Kind Traffic Signal in Anne Arundel County Today, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is activating a High-intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) beacon on MD 450 (West Street) in front of the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library. This will be the second HAWK beacon […]

MDOT SHA on Traveling Memorial Day Weekend

With warmer weather and sunshine forecast for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, more travelers are expected in Maryland now that the state’s COVID-19 Stay at Home restrictions have been replaced with a Safer at Home advisory. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging travelers to stay “safer at home” if possible, but if traveling, […]

MDOT SHA Begins Landmark Reconstruction of US 1

Improvements Include Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Features The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will begin construction this month on a three-year, $29 million project to improve safety and operations for motorists, bicyclist and pedestrians along US 1 (Baltimore Avenue) from College Avenue/Regents Drive to MD 193 (University Boulevard) in College Park. […]

MDOT SHA to Remove Trees Near US 50 This Weekend

Work Will Affect Ramp from Westbound US 50 to Northbound MD 2 The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will temporarily close ramps this weekend at the intersection of US 50 (John Hanson Highway) and MD 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway) in Arnold to remove trees that are dead or a safety hazard. […]

MDOT SHA Adds Pedestrian Features on Matthew Henson Trail

At MD 586 (Viers Mill Road) in Rockville Project Includes Sensors to Detect Pedestrians Approaching Intersection The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) today activated new pedestrian crossing features where the Matthew Henson Trail crosses MD 586 (Veirs Mill Road) in Montgomery County. “We are using technology wherever possible to augment safety […]

Maryland Pedestrian Fatalities Decrease in 2019

Overall Roadway Fatalities Increase Marylanders reminded to share the road, follow traffic laws during COVID-19 emergency Motor vehicle crashes on Maryland roadways claimed 530 lives in 2019, an increase of 3.7% compared to 512 deaths the previous year. Pedestrian fatalities declined 7.5%, with 123 last year compared to 133 in 2018. The 2019 data, released […]

MDOT SHA Cautions High Winds and Flooding Expected Statewide

Crews Prepared for Response The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) today is closely monitoring high winds, rain and subsequent potential thunderstorms in the forecast for the entire state. Extended periods of rain could lead to flooding. Crews are assembling high water signs and ensuring that chipper, chainsaw and generators are fully […]

MDOT SHA Begins Asphalt Work on MD 2/4 Prince Frederick

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will begin placing asphalt on MD 2/4 (Solomons Island Road) as part of the overall improvement project in Prince Frederick. The overnight work will begin Sunday night, April 12, on both the northbound and southbound lanes. Single and double lane closures can be expected between […]