Troopers To Continue Increased Enforcement Through The Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend Maryland state troopers will be extra vigilant looking for impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers this Independence Day weekend to ensure travelers get to their holiday destination safely. With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday this year, the holiday will be a […]
Administration Announces $12 Million in Highway Safety Grants
State Pursuing Aggressive Plan to Reduce Roadway Fatalities and Injuries As part of ongoing efforts to prevent traffic crashes and save lives on Maryland roads, Governor Larry Hogan today announced that $12 million in federal highway safety funds will be granted to approximately 90 agencies and organizations across the state with the goal of reducing […]
MDT Names Two New Deputy Administrators
Betty Conners as Deputy Administrator, Administration, and Tim Smith as Deputy Administrator, Operations The Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) State Highway Administration (SHA) Administrator Gregory Johnson today announced that he named Lisa B. “Betty” Conners as Deputy Administrator for Administration and Tim Smith as Deputy Administrator, Chief Engineer for Operations. Together they will assist in […]
MDT Suspends Lane Closures for Inauguration
Additional Emergency Response Technicians to Help Keep Traffic Moving The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is suspending non-emergency lane closures between Wednesday, January 18 at 12:01 a.m. through Saturday, January 21 at 11:50 p.m. in anticipation of heavy traffic volumes associated with the Presidential Inauguration and other associated events. Additionally, SHA will […]