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Bay Bridge Road Work Westbound Right Lane Closed

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As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and the $27 million Bay Bridge deck rehabilitation project continues, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is reminding motorists to travel during off-peak hours, stay alert and plan ahead to avoid travel delays. MDTA expects that between Tuesday, November 26, and Sunday, December 1, more than 3.4 million travelers will use […]

131 Officers Recognized for Impaired Driving Efforts

MDOT Recognizes Law Enforcement Officers for Impaired Driving Prevention Efforts, Including 4 from Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) this week recognized 131 law enforcement officers from 30 state, county and local police agencies for their commitment to enforcing the state’s impaired driving laws. The annual Impaired Driving Law Enforcement Awards, […]

MDTA Minimizing Traffic Backups on Bridge During Construction

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is taking a number of steps to minimize traffic backups during the $27 million Bay Bridge rehabilitation project to replace the deck surface of the westbound span right lane. The first step is to implement cashless tolling at the Bay Bridge from noon to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays […]

MSP, MDOT SHA Stress Importance Of ‘Move Over’ Laws

This month marks the one-year anniversary of Maryland’s “Move Over” law being expanded to include all service vehicles on state roads. The Maryland State Police and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration are using this milestone as a reminder on just how important it is for motorists to adhere to these vital motor […]

Applications for 2020 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants

$200,000 Available for Community Beautification, Greening, and Environmental Initiatives Volunteers gather to plant trees, during a Healthy Harbor Initiative event organized by Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, a 2018 Clean Up & Green Up grant recipient. The Maryland Environmental Trust, a unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, is now accepting applications for the Keep […]

MDOT Recognizes LEO’s for Aggressive Driving Prevention

Accolades Come After Participation in ADAPT Campaign The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) today recognized 85 law enforcement officers from across Maryland for their commitment to enforcing the state’s aggressive driving laws. The officers represent 26 state, county and local police agencies, and were nominated for their work with the MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT […]

Maryland State Police Prepare For Labor Day

Maryland State Police are gearing up for the Labor Day holiday, Maryland State Police will have additional troopers on patrol who will be using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning today, troopers […]

Gov Hogan Joined MDOT MVA at MACo in Ocean City

Debuts Pilot Program to Test Lifesaving Alcohol Detection Technology MDOT MVA will test sensor system with potential to reduce drunk driving fatalities Governor Larry Hogan joined Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials Thursday in launching Driven to Protect, a public-private partnership between the state and proponents of a new breath alcohol detection system that could […]

Public Meeting Regarding Raising Route 261

Between 9th Street and Anne Arundel County Line The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will hold a public meeting regarding the Rt. 261 project (from 9th Street to the Anne Arundel County line). The meeting will be Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Windy Hill Middle School (WHMS) from 6 to 8 pm. WHMS […]