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One step closer to Bay Bridge alternative according to MDTA

MARYLAND. – Maryland Transportation Authority announced that they are one step closer to building a Chesapeake Bay Bridge alternative, after receiving final environmental approval for the project. Melissa Williams is the director of planning and program development for MDTA, and explained the perimeters for the environmental study. “We are...

Maryland · 2d
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Heads Up, Charles County Drivers! $2.9M Road Project Begins With Closures Nov. 9

Motorists can Expect Temporary Detours and Lane Closures Starting Next Week. (November 5, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning construction on a $2.9 million safety and resurfacing project to improve sections of US 301 (Robert S. Crain Highway), MD 5 (Mattawoman Beantown Road) and Mattawoman Drive in northern Charles County. To advance work on the project, crews will temporarily close a section of eastbound Mattawoman Drive starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 9, weather permitting. The State Highway Administration strongly encourages planning for additional travel time during construction.

Charles County, MD · 3d
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Country Herald

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Maryland Drivers Face Winter Risks From Reported Stop Sign Challenge

Reported stop-sign challenge raises safety concerns as Maryland prepares for icy roads and earlier sunsets.

Maryland · 1d

NBC Washington

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Beloved Alexandria train caboose in need of major repairs

It was a community effort that brought a beloved train caboose to Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood 50 years ago. Now, it'll take another push from the community to keep it there. “It is an enduring icon of our community,” said Gian Macone, a Caboose Fund Board member. The Little...

Alexandria, VA · 19h
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Gadget Review

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AI Cameras on School Buses Now Trigger Hundreds of Thousands of Fines for Passing Drivers

School bus stop-arm cameras have issued $92 million in fines across 24 states, but audits show no proof of improved child safety.

Montgomery County, MD · 1h

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Montgomery Village Considering Paid Overnight Parking at Parks and Recreation Facilities

The Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) is considering a new pilot program that would allow residents to park their vehicles overnight at select parks and recreation facilities for a fee. According to Grace Yang of MVF, proposal is intended to provide additional parking options for residents by making use of existing parking spaces during overnight hours.

Montgomery Village, MD · 1d

Trains.com

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Rail industry begins to react to election results

WASHINGTON — Like the nation at large, the rail industry is still digesting Tuesday’s election results and considering what it might mean. New Democratic majorities in the House and Senate could reshape legislative priorities and make possible the revival of funding that ended in September with the expiration of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act [...] Read More...

Washington, DC · 3d

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“More Mount Pleasant Bus Fun” AKA Bus Blocked by Terribly Entitled Car Parking

“The fun never ends with bad parkers blocking the bus turnaround in Mt Pleasant. This time the bus managed to get through before the driver came back, but only after reversing out and pulling off a ~13 point turn with assistance from 3 other WMATA staff and a Metro Transit PD squad car.

Washington, DC · 3d

Daily Voice

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Rush-Hour Nightmare As Sewer Main Break Damages Busy Annapolis Road (DEVELOPING)

A sewer main break has torn up a busy Maryland roadway, creating a rush-hour headache for drivers as police warn that the damage has forced an indefinite closure. Riva Road in Annapolis was shut down between Admiral Cochrane Drive and MD 665 (Aris T. Allen Boulevard) on Thursday, Nov. 5, according t…

Annapolis, MD · 3d

WTOP

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VDOT studying around-the-clock, two-way Express Lanes on I-95

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Read the article on Inside Nova. The Virginia Department of Transportation is exploring adding bi-directional, around-the-clock express lanes for approximately 45 miles of Interstate 95 in Northern Virginia. The...

Prince William County, VA · 3d

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Free Metrobus Passes Coming for Alexandria Middle and High School Students

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria middle- and high-school students will soon have a new way to reach school, jobs, activities and destinations around the Washington region without paying a Metrobus fare. The City’s new ALX Student Pass is a specially programmed SmarTrip card that eligible Alexandria City Public Schools students...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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Today in Driving Dangerously – Rollover

A reader reports: “Happened at about 3:25 pm. A very problematic intersection because traffic going two ways only stops – only one way doesn’t stop.”. Update if/when more is learned.

Washington, DC · 1d

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More Than 2,100 Free Rides Provided Across D.C. Region During Halloween Weekend, Second-Highest Total Ever

More than 2,100 people across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area took advantage of free rides home during Halloween weekend, helping reduce the number of potentially impaired drivers on local roads. According to the nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), its SoberRide program provided 2,175 free Lyft rides between October 30...

Washington, DC · 1d

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As New Bay Bridge Advances, ESLC’s Steve Kline Seeks Funding to Protect the Shore

With the federal government’s recent approval of Maryland’s plans for a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge, a project long measured in studies and proposals is moving closer to reality. The estimated $17.5 billion project could reshape travel across the region, but its effects may reach well beyond the bridge and its approaches.

Maryland · 15h

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New Sidewalks Proposed Near Future Purple Line Station in Silver Spring

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 8, to discuss proposed sidewalk improvements near the future Dale Drive Purple Line station in Silver Spring. The meeting will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Center’s Great Hall,...

Silver Spring, MD · 3d

Country Herald

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Virginia I-95 Traffic Alert: Northbound Lanes Closed After Crash

Northbound I-95 traffic diverted onto Route 1 as crews respond to crash near mile marker 141.

Stafford County, VA · 3d

WMAR 2 News Baltimore

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New Bay Bridge: Maryland approves plan for new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans

Maryland is moving forward with a plan to build two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans and tear down the existing ones.

Maryland · 4d

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Montgomery Planning releases new design guidelines for parking lots and parking garages in Montgomery County

Guide includes recommendations and requirements to create safer, more accessible parking facilities for all users. WHEATON, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), presented the Montgomery County Parking Facility Design Guide to the Montgomery County Planning Board, also part of the Commission, during the Board’s meeting today. The guide provides a comprehensive framework for designing and retrofitting privately and county-owned parking lots and parking garages to improve safety, accessibility, mobility, and sustainability across Montgomery County. The project was supported by a $120,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation that Montgomery Planning won in 2023.

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

TANTVNEWS

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Kensington Parking Study Recommends Shorter Time Limits, Clearer Signs and a Handheld Enforcement Device

Consultants told Kensington officials on Oct. 21 to shorten limits on two commercial blocks, fix signs and buy one handheld enforcement device. No vote was held; the task force meets staff in coming weeks. The post Kensington Parking Study Recommends Shorter Time Limits, Clearer Signs and a Handheld Enforcement Device appeared first on TANTV .

Kensington, MD · 4d