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Here Are The Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend In The DMV Here Are The Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend In The DMV
Here Are The Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend In The DMV Travelers in the DMV region looking to get out of town for the long Memorial Day Weekend may want to hit the road as AAA anticipates near record-high travelers for the holiday. With the COVID-19 pandemic truly i the rearview mirror, AAA is projecting that 42.3 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles away from home, representing a possible 7 percent increase over 2022, marking the beginning of the busy summer travel season. In the region, those looking to get away for the weekend are being advised to leave before noon on Friday, May 26, if they hope to avoid gridlocks and headaches …

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by Zak Failla
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Eastbound Bay Bridge Lanes Blocked After Crash (DEVELOPING) Eastbound Bay Bridge Lanes Blocked After Crash (DEVELOPING)
Eastbound Bay Bridge Lanes Blocked After Crash (Developing) Traffic was tied up on the Eastbound Bay Bridge after a driver crashed and suffered an injury in Maryland, according to officials. At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, the Maryland Department of Transportation issued an alert advising that lanes in both directions on the bridge have been blocked due to a crash. Eastbound Bay Bridge lanes blocked from crash w/injury. 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) #mdtraffic — MDTA (@TheMDTA) May 25, 2023 Officials say that the lanes will remain blocked in both directions while first responders evaluate and treat at least one person. EMS unit …

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by Zak Failla
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Major Roads Closed After Tanker Overturns, Spills Tar All Over Baltimore Bridge Major Roads Closed After Tanker Overturns, Spills Tar All Over Baltimore Bridge
Major Roads Closed After Tanker Overturns, Spills Tar All Over Baltimore Bridge Traffic was tied up in northeast Baltimore on Wednesday afternoon when a tanker overturned and spilled tar all over the roadway, leading to multiple road closures. The Moravia Road Bridge and portion of I-895 had to be shut down at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, when the truck apparently struck a guard rail and flipped onto its side, spilling the tar. The site of the tanker crash.MDTA According to the Maryland Department of Transportation, as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, southbound access to the interstate remained closed due to a crash on the overpass. Balt C…

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by Zak Failla
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Driver Killed After Overturning Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In Maryland: State Police Driver Killed After Overturning Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In Maryland: State Police
Driver Killed After Overturning Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In Maryland: State Police Several lanes on I-95 in Cecil County were blocked on Tuesday afternoon as Maryland State Police investigated a fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer. Anthony Borden, 55, of Tuscumbia, Alabama, has been identified as the driver who was killed on I-95 in Elkton after losing control of his truck and overturning, tying up traffic in the area for more than eight hours. Police say that Borden was driving at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23 through Elkton, when he lost control in the northbound lanes, swerved to the left, and struck the guardrail, causing the tractor-trailer to overt…

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Horse And Buggy Struck By DUI Driver Sends Three Children To Hospital In MD: State Police Horse And Buggy Struck By DUI Driver Sends Three Children To Hospital In MD: State Police
Horse And Buggy Struck By DUI Driver Sends Three Children To Hospital In MD: State Police One child had to be airlifted and two others rushed to Maryland hospitals after their family’s horse and buggy was involved in a crash in Carroll County on Friday morning. Five people were injured during an early morning chain-reaction crash on Friday in Westminster, when an allegedly drunk driver set off series of events that led to the children’s injuries, state police say. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Friday, May 19, troopers were called to Route 95 south near Route 496, when a Kia being driven by Manchester resident Maura Onksy, 23, rear-ended the buggy before caroming into a Ford-F-150…

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Fatal Motor Home Crash On I-81 In PA, Authorities Say (UPDATE) Fatal Motor Home Crash On I-81 In PA, Authorities Say (UPDATE)
Fatal Motor Home Crash On I-81 In PA, Authorities Say (Update) A deadly crash shuttered part of Interstate 81 on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, authorities say.  The multi-vehicle crash happened near mile marker 5 in Antrim Township around 11 a.m., according Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Megan Frazer.  The northbound lanes closed at exit 5 to Greencastle and Waynesboro, according to 511PA. Northbound traffic was being detoured off the highway at exit 5, according to Frazer. All lanes reopened around 2:30 p.m., according to PennDOT spokesperson  Fritzi Schreffler. The motor home rear-ended the tractor-trailer while the vehicles were s…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Don't Forget: Metro Subway System To Close This Weekend In MD For Comms Upgrade: MTA Don't Forget: Metro Subway System To Close This Weekend In MD For Comms Upgrade: MTA
Don't Forget: Metro Subway System To Close This Weekend In MD For Comms Upgrade: MTA Commuters in Maryland can expect disruptions in their travels for several days as the Department of Transportation prepares to make improvements to the agency’s communications system. All stations on the Metro Subway system will be closed for several days in May to allow crews MTA to "complete key work for a new communications system that will provide a safer, more reliable subway for years to come.” The closure is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 5 before reopening at 5 a.m. on Monday, My 8 for the morning commute. While the subways are down, a bus bridge will operate between…

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Here's How $161M GW Parkway Project Will Impact Traffic In DC Area Here's How $161M GW Parkway Project Will Impact Traffic In DC Area
Here's How $161M GW Parkway Project Will Impact Traffic In DC Area A $161 million construction project along the George Washington Parkway is under way, which means delays are to be expected in the DC area. The National Park Service announced a new traffic pattern that went into effect Saturday, April 22. It will last until 2025, when the project is expected to conclude. A minimum of one lane of traffic in each direction will remain open at all times.  The first phase of the project is road widening of the median along the northbound lanes and on two bridges between Route 123 and Spout Run. Bridge work is independent of road work as s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Metro Subway System To Close For Days In Maryland For Comms Upgrade: MTA Metro Subway System To Close For Days In Maryland For Comms Upgrade: MTA
Metro Subway System To Close For Days In Maryland For Comms Upgrade: MTA Commuters in Maryland can expect disruptions in their travels for several days as the Department of Transportation prepares to make improvements to the agency’s communications system. All stations on the Metro Subway system will be closed for several days in May to allow crews MTA to "complete key work for a new communications system that will provide a safer, more reliable subway for years to come.” The closure is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 5 before reopening at 5 a.m. on Monday, My 8 for the morning commute. While the subways are down, a bus bridge will operate between…

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by Zak Failla
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Brush Fire Near Train Tracks Pauses CSX Travel In Harford County (DEVELOPING) Brush Fire Near Train Tracks Pauses CSX Travel In Harford County (DEVELOPING)
Brush Fire Near Train Tracks Pauses CSX Travel In Harford County (Developing) Difficult conditions and tricky terrain caused trouble for first responders in Harford County firefighters battling a brush fire that broke out along CSX railroad tracks in the area. On Thursday, April 20, crews from the Susquehanna Hose Company were called to extinguish the fire along the tracks in the area of Quarry Road in Havre de Grace, though it proved a precarious task due to the surroundings. Difficult terrain is causing issues. An additional Engine has been requested for manpower, which is being handled by Engine 513 with a crew of four. Two Chiefs, Four Engines, Utility & …

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Concrete Poured Across MD Roads After Truck Overturns On Route 50 Concrete Poured Across MD Roads After Truck Overturns On Route 50
Concrete Poured Across MD Roads After Truck Overturns On Route 50 Traffic was temporarily tied up for miles in Maryland during the morning commute after a crash led to a massive concrete spill that caused trouble along the roadway in Anne Arundel County. Police say that at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, a truck carrying concrete overturned when it was involved in a multi-vehicle crash at Route 50 and Route 665. The crash led to powdered concrete being spilled across the road, leading to lane closures in both directions. #TrafficAlert @mdsp responding to a multi-vehicle crash at Rts 50 and 665 in Anne Arundel Co. 1 of the vehicles sp…

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MARC Restores Service After System-Wide Communication Outage Caused Chaos For Commuters MARC Restores Service After System-Wide Communication Outage Caused Chaos For Commuters
MARC Restores Service After System-Wide Communication Outage Caused Chaos For Commuters The Friday morning commute was hectic for some MARC travelers, as service was temporarily suspended and multiple routes were canceled due to a system-wide outage. For several hours, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) says that the Brunswick, Penn, and Camden lines were affected by a Positive Train Control (PTC) communications issue, forcing the agency to cancel trains. Update: MARC Train Service Suspension -- All MARC Train service continues to be suspended due to a system wide communication outage. Currently there is no estimated time for restoration of service. Technicians co…

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by Zak Failla