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Chesapeake Bay Bridge neighbors weigh in on plan for two new bridge spans

STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Plans to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge cleared a major hurdle this week, and people who live near the crossing and use it daily are weighing in. Cruz Ynostrosta drives across the bridge from Deale to get to work every day. “We want a faster commute,”...

Stevensville, MD · 2d
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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

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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
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Motorcycle crash causes road closure in Lancaster County: dispatch

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Lancaster County road closed after a two-vehicle crash Friday evening, emergency dispatch confirmed. The crash was reported around 4:25 p.m. at the intersection of Stone Mill Road and Columbia Avenue in Manor Township, according to dispatch. A motorcycle was reportedly involved in the...

Lancaster County, PA · 2d
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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 · 2d

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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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 · 11h

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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 · 2d

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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

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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 · 3d

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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

WMAR 2 News Baltimore

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I-695 ramp to Harford Road closing through Sunday for construction

Drivers traveling on the Baltimore Beltway in Parkville will face a weekend ramp closure and lane restrictions as crews install a new drainage pipe.

Parkville, MD · 2d

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New safety guidelines issued for Montgomery County parking lots, garages after more than 1,500 injuries reported

The Montgomery County Planning Department has issued new guidelines to create safer and more accessible parking facilities after a review of current conditions. A new design guide was presented during a Montgomery County planning meeting Thursday. County-owned and privately owned parking lots and garages would be redesigned to more sustainable, safe and accessible.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Ride On Bus Honoring Veterans to Travel Throughout Montgomery County

Montgomery County officials unveiled a specially designed Ride On bus on Friday, November 6, as part of Operation Green Light, a nationwide initiative recognizing veterans and raising awareness of available support services. County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Natali Fani-González, members of the County Council, Montgomery County Department of...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

TANTVNEWS

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Most Planned Closures on US 50, I-270 and MD 650 Are Shoulders Only

Most planned closures in Montgomery and Prince George's counties today are shoulder closures, with one traffic lane closed on southbound US 50. The post Most Planned Closures on US 50, I-270 and MD 650 Are Shoulders Only appeared first on TANTV .

Prince George'S County, MD · 4d

MoCo Feed

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In Person Public Forum to Discuss Proposed Changes to Ride On Bus Routes 74, 76, and 90 to be Held on Thursday, Dec. 3 – Mocofeed

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host an in-person public forum on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. to seek public feedback on proposed changes to three MCDOT Ride On...

Gaithersburg, MD · 2d

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Can a New Chesapeake Bay Bridge Ease Route 50’s Summer Beach Gridlock?

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — On busy summer weekends, Northern Virginia drivers headed to Ocean City can find themselves crawling along Route 50 miles before they reach the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. In 2022, summer weekend backups stretched up to 4.8 miles eastbound and 3.5 miles westbound, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.

Ocean City, MD · 3d

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Officials Urge Drivers to Exercise Caution Following End of Daylight Saving Time

Montgomery County and regional officials gathered at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring on Thursday, November 5, to highlight increased traffic safety risks associated with the end of daylight saving time and earlier sunsets. According to preliminary data, nearly 180 traffic fatalities occurred across the Washington metropolitan region during the...

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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Portion of I-695 near Parkville to close, detour this weekend

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will temporarily close and detour the interchange exit ramp from westbound I-695 (Baltimore Beltway Outer Loop) to northbound MD 147 (Harford Road) in Parkville this weekend. The closure will allow crews to install a new underground drainage pipe. The work is expected...

Parkville, MD · 6d