How do I know if a road is a "State Highway"? The Maryland State Highway Administration owns and maintains roads which have a number as well as a name. For example:
Interstate Routes such as: I-68, I-95, I-70, I-695
Marked with a blue and red Interstate shield-shaped sign
United States Routes such as: US 1, US 15, US 40, US 113, US 301, US 219
Marked with a white US shield-shaped sign
Maryland Routes such as: MD 2, MD 45, MD 140, MD 404
Marked with a white Maryland rectangular sign
What is the length of the Baltimore Beltway? The Baltimore Beltway (I-695) is 51.46 center line miles.
What is the length of the Capital Beltway? The Maryland portion of the Capital Beltway (I-495 and I-95) is 42.09 miles.
How can I find out about emergency road conditions, such as a snowstorm or a major accident? In case of major accidents or severe weather conditions, tune to your local radio or television station for travelers advisory updates.
For real-time, on-line traffic conditions, search Maryland's CHART (Coordinated Highways Action Response Team) website: http://www.CHART.state.md.us
How can I find out about current State highway construction or maintenance projects in my community? SHA has seven District Offices throughout Maryland which oversee construction and maintenance projects:
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