There’s one week to go before the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) begins cashless toll collection at the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge (US 40) in Harford and Cecil counties. Prior to the morning rush hour on Wednesday, October 16, all-electronic toll collection will begin at the Hatem Bridge via E-ZPass® and Video Tolling. Under all-electronic […]
Three Sites are Being Considered for Bay Crossing
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced Open Houses for the Bay Crossing Study. Four preliminary alternatives, which include three preliminary corridors and a no-build alternative have been proposed. Data indicates these three preliminary corridor alternatives are the only corridors to sufficiently meet the purpose and need in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). […]
MDTA Fort McHenry Tunnel 5K Run/Walk
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and MDTA Police invite runners and walkers to participate in the 11th annual Fort McHenry Tunnel 5K Run/Walk, scheduled for Sunday, October 6, to benefit Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD). The race will start at 9 a.m. and take participants on an out-and-back course through the northbound right tunnel tube, directly […]
MDTA Sets Dates to Begin Cashless Toll Collection
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has set the dates to begin cashless toll collection at the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge (US 40) in Harford and Cecil counties and at the Francis Scott Key Bridge (I-695) in Baltimore. Prior to the morning rush hour on Wednesday, October 16, all-electronic toll collection will begin at the […]
Bay Bridge Two-Way Operations Suspended September 24
To Prepare for Long-Term Deck Rehab Project Major Delays Expected During Project That Begins September 30 Motorists should prepare for experiencing major delays on the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial (Bay) Bridge (US 50/301) beginning Tuesday, September 24, when two-way operations (when one lane of eastbound traffic travels on the westbound span) cease in preparation […]
Event Part of National Traffic Incident Response Week
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 […]
MDTA Extends E-Z Pass Customer Service Hours
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is extending the hours of operation at E-ZPass Maryland Customer Service Centers twice a month starting Monday, September 24. The hours will be extended until 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. The extended hours apply to all MDTA Customer Service Centers located near MDTA toll […]
MDOT Leads Operation Orange Food Drive
MDOT Fuels Road to Opportunity for Food-Insecure Families During September Food Drive The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced the start of Operation Orange Food Drive, a month-long event throughout September in support of the Maryland Food Bank’s Hunger Action Month. Today MDOT team members kicked-off the drive and volunteered at the Maryland Food […]
Automated SafeZones Speed Enforcement on I-95/I-495
Warning Period Begins Monday, July 17; Citations Begin August 7 In an ongoing effort to improve work zone safety, the Maryland State Police (MSP) and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will deploy the Maryland SafeZones Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) system along northbound and southbound I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) near the bridge […]
Know Before You Go This July 4th Weekend
Significant Travel Volumes Expected this Holiday Weekend; 5-1-1 Offers Free, Live Travel Conditions The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is urging motorists to plan ahead and make smart travel decisions this Fourth of July weekend. MDOT SHA is suspending all non-emergency lane closures beginning Friday afternoon, June 30 until 9 p.m. […]