BGE WORK TO RESULT IN EXTENDED CLOSURE OF RUSSELL STREET RAMP AT I-95

Motorists Should Anticipate Delays, Especially During A.M. Rush Hours.

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SHA Crews Transition from Shoveling Snow to Pothole Patching

Through successive periods of freezing and thawing, more potholes are expected over the next few weeks.

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Maryland’s Year in Review

SHA has initiated construction on 83 projects; completed 14 projects and has issued notices to proceed on an additional 104 projects – that together create or save hundreds of jobs!

CURTIS CREEK DRAWBRIDGE REPAIR WORK TO RESULT IN NEW TRAFFIC PATTERNS, CLOSURES AND DETOURS

I-695 Inner Loop Closure and Two-Way Traffic on OUTER LOOP Beginning on or About Feb. 27

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High Winds and Whiteouts Causing Hazardous Conditions in Western Maryland

SHA maintenance crews continue to plow roads in the area, although the heavy snow and high winds are causing major delays and hazardous conditions in western Allegany County and all of Garrett County.

SHA Prepared for Next Storm

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is prepared for whatever Mother Nature brings overnight and Thursday. With weather forecasts calling for accumulating snow and high winds west of the I-95 corridor, the men and women of SHA are ready.

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SHA CREWS CONTINUE TO BATTLE AGAINST RECORD BREAKING STORM

With the low temperatures, snow remains on many road surfaces and icy conditions exist. Crews will still be out removing snow, so your patience and continued caution is appreciated. Citizens can do their part by following the safety tips in this Video

video and brochure. Remember to allow extra travel time and be on the alert for changing conditions, including lanes being narrowed or eliminated by encroaching snow.

Governor O'Malley thanks Road Crews, Emergency Responders, National Guard for storm response

Recovery from Back to Back Winter Storms Begins Immediately; Return to Bare Pavement on Roads Expected to Take Days.

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Questions about a road?

SHA maintains non-tolled numbered routes in all of Maryland's 23 counties. To contact your local jurisdiction about a city or county road.

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STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION REMINDS MOTORISTS TO DRIVE WITH CAUTION DURING TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE

Highway Crews Will Continue Salting Operations and Snow Removal; Commuters Should Plan for Extra Travel Time.

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STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION WORKS TO REVERSE THE WINTER STORM’S EFFECTS

Although Sky is Clear, Crews Continue to Battle Drifting Snow, Icy Roads and Snow Piles

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A Second Storm Blows Into Maryland

With little time in between major storms, SHA crews continue cleanup after the first Nor’easter and prepare to battle the next one.

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Winter Storm Continues

See recent comments from Governor O’Malley about storm preps in the State.

SNOW EMERGENCY PLANS IMPLEMENTED IN METRO AREA

State Police and SHA implement Snow Emergency Plans in Metropolitan Areas.

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New Laws took effect October 1st!

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Maryland Safe Zones Video
Automated Speed Enforcement (Speed Cameras) in work and school zones.
Impaired Driving Laws (Press release; Press Conference)
Text Driving Law (Press release)

Emergency: Water Main Break

SHA has closed the three left lanes of southbound Baltimore Beltway ( I-695 outer loop) between south of Wilkens Avenue and I-95 while Baltimore City crews assess damages to a broken City water main beneath the beltway. Motorists are urged to stay away from this area as traffic backups are increasing steadily.

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Major delays ahead for MdTA’s Curtis Creek Drawbridge project.

On Jan. 4 the Maryland Transportation Authority began implementing extended lane closures to repair drawbridge-lifting mechanisms at the Curtis Creek Drawbridge.

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Federal Highway Administration shines the ARRA spotlight on SHA.

Federal Highway Administration shines the ARRA spotlight on SHA and Rhea Mayolo, hired to work on the MD 404 widening project.

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Tipsy? Taxi!

This New Year's Eve, prevent a tragic start to the year by Choosing Safety for Life and diving sober. Plan ahead - designate a sober driver, catch a cab or use mass transit.

SHA is offering free taxi rides this New Year's Eve weekend in Baltimore City through Tipsy? Taxi!, a partnership between the Maryland Department of Transportation and AAA. Please call 1-877-963-TAXI to learn more.

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MARYLAND REMEMBERS DUI VICTIMS AND FIGHTS BACK

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Happy Holidays from the Employees of the State Highway Administration! Here’s the best way to celebrate the holiday season and the new year – don’t drive drunk and report drunk drivers!

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Governor O’Malley joined by state and local officials held a ribbon cutting for the new $107 million I-70 interchange at MD 85 (Buckeystown Pike)/East Street.

I-70 Interchange Opening

Governor O’Malley joined by state and local officials held a ribbon cutting for the new $107 million I-70 interchange at MD 85 (Buckeystown Pike)/East Street.

The new interchange provides a new gateway entrance to the City of Frederick from I-70 and relieves congestion on MD 355 (Market Street). It also provides better access to the MARC train station.

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State Crews Continue to Clear Highways

Drivers should continue to use caution and allow for extra time to get to their destinations. Crews will be pushing back snow from shoulders, ramps and turn lanes, as well as clearing snow from park and ride lots and secondary roads. Watch out for black ice as temperatures fall.

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SHA Battles the Weekend Winter Storm

The winter’s first major storm has arrived and SHA crews are keeping our roads safe and clear for Maryland drivers.

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Governor OMalley with Aberdeen Proving Ground Commander Colonel Orlando W. Ortiz.

Governor O'Malley Announces Major BRAC Road Project to Move to Construction.

Governor Martin O'Malley announces funding for the US 40/MD 715 interchange improvement project near Aberdeen Proving Ground in Harford County.

The $42.6 million project advances after months of planning and prioritizing by the BRAC Sub-Cabinet created by Governor O’Malley and chaired by Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown.

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Upcoming schedule changes for Rest Areas and Welcome Centers

Beginning December 7th, in order to continue providing rest area services during challenging economic times, the State Highway Administration (SHA) is modifying service hours to primarily daytime hours at several rest areas.

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Crews dig out truck following successful use of runaway truck ramp traveling down Backbone Mountain on MD 135.

SAFETY MEASURE SAVES LIVES

Travel along MD 135 (Maryland Highway) down Backbone Mountain in Bloomington ends with a 90 degree right turn, which can be difficult to navigate, at a high rate of speed. In recent years the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) has enhanced safety by adding three mandatory truck pull off areas requiring truck drivers to stop and verify their brakes are functioning properly.

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Learn more about some of the best driving tours in the nation.

Four additional Maryland Byways are now designated as America’s Byways.

Four additional Maryland Byways – stretching from the Chesapeake Bay to the Catoctin Mountains – are now designated as America’s Byways.

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VOTE to make the MD 32/Burntwoods the People's Choice in Transportation Award Winner for 2009!

Maryland won the Grand Prize for the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and two America's Best awards in 2008 for the Rowe Blvd. project and the York Road Revitalization project. Your vote could help win the People’s Choice Award for 2009.

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ICC - Notice for Public Tolling Comment

The public is invited to comment on proposed toll ranges for the Intercounty Connector.

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An example of a Goldhofer trailer, which will ship the transformer from Havre de Grace, MD to Peach Bottom.

SHA to assist Exelon Nuclear with half-million pound transformer move through Harford County

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA) are assisting Exelon Nuclear with a major oversized vehicle transport through northeastern Harford County scheduled to begin 9 p.m. Monday night, July 27.

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Maryland’s Official 2009-2010 Highway Map now available

Now available: Maryland’s Official 2009-2010 Highway Map with vibrant details of every route and interstate from east, west, north and south. Larger, with improved easy-to-read text, the map includes a new tourism informational panel, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport parking map and larger insets of the Baltimore/Washington area and Central Historic Annapolis.

Governor Martin OMalley signs speed camera law into effect

Maryland's New Speed Camera Law

Governor Martin O'Malley is pictured here with advocates for the new speed camera bill recently signed into law. Senate Bill 277 permits the use of speed cameras in highway work zones and within a one half mile radius of Maryland schools.

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