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Lane Shift Begins October  5 at Nice/ Middleton Bridge

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During the week of October 5, 2020, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will implement lane shifts on US 301 between the toll plaza and the existing Nice/Middleton bridge. Specifically, the northbound lane will shift onto the existing right shoulder and the southbound lane will shift onto the existing northbound lane, as depicted below. With no […]

MDTA Accepting Proactive Toll Payments

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For Trips Made on or before June 30 Customers can pay online or in person before receiving Notices of Toll Due starting mid-October; E-ZPass® Maryland discount plans return to standard plan cycles effective November 1 The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced today that drivers who do not have E-ZPass can proactively make payments for tolls […]

MDOT MVA Receives Six Awards

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For Public Affairs, Technology and Community Service Honors Include International Award for Excellence in Social Media The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) has received multiple accolades from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) related to community outreach, communications and service. MDOT MVA was recognized with an International Award for […]

MDTA Police Make Arrest in Child Pornography Investigation

Thousands of Computer Files Recovered Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police this morning arrested a 61-year-old Harford County man after a lengthy investigation into the discovery of thousands of files depicting child pornography on a computer at the South Locust Point Marine Terminal in Baltimore City. The discovery was reported to MDTA Police by BalTerm – […]

Speeding and Aggressive Driving on Intercounty Connector

In response to community concerns about speeding and aggressive driving on the Intercounty Connector/MD 200, the MDTA Police enhanced its traffic safety efforts in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties on Wednesday. Officers from the Intercounty Connector Detachment conducted a high visibility enforcement initiative with assistance from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Unit and other officers from […]

Two Left Lanes on ICC/MD 200 Closed Temporarily

Two left lanes on westbound ICC/MD 200 at mile marker 6.5 to mile marker 4.5 between Georgia Avenue (MD 97) and Shady Grove Road will be closed temporarily to traffic.  One lane will remain open for traffic during the closure. WHEN:   Weather permitting, Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHY:   Crews will […]

Hatem Bridge E-ZPass Service Center Closed Thru March 2021

The Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge (US 40) E-ZPass® Maryland Customer Service Center has been closed to accommodate construction and maintenance projects/equipment at the bridge facility. Customers are encouraged to use the JFK Memorial Highway (I-95) Customer Service Center while the Hatem Bridge location is closed. We thank our valued customers for their understanding. For […]

All Electronic Tolling is Permanent Across Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that full-time all-electronic (cashless) tolling is now permanent across Maryland, including at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (I-95), Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-95), Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895), and Nice/Middleton Bridge (US 301). With all-electronic tolling, drivers do not stop to pay tolls. Instead, tolls are collected through E-ZPass and video […]

UPDATE: Bay Bridge Traffic Hold/Bridge Closure in Effect

Motorists advised to call 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TheMDTA for current Bay Bridge conditions. Currently, Bay Bridge traffic is held in both directions. Traffic Holds/Bridge Closure (sustained wind speeds exceeding 55 mph for a continuous period of 10 mins or more; or wind gusts persistently exceed 55 mph over a period […]