Frequently Asked Questions
Of the Office of Communications

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:

SHA District Offices

Counties Telephone Toll Free

District One

Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties

410-543-6715

1-800-825-4742

District Two

Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot counties

410-778-3061

1-800-637-9740

District Three

Montgomery and Prince George's counties

301-513-7300

1-800-749-0737

District Four

Baltimore and Harford Counties

410-321-2800

1-800-962-3077

District Five

Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties

410-841-5450

1-800-331-5603

District Six

Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties

301-729-8400

1-800-760-7138

District Seven

Carroll, Frederick, and Howard counties

301-624-8100

1-800-635-5119

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