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Governor Moore Announces Appointment of Kathryn Thomson as Acting Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation
Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of Kathryn B. “Katie” Thomson as acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation. Thomson will assume her post on January 7th. Thomson earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Katie Thomson brings more than 30 years…
Read MoreNew Harriet Tubman Historical Marker Unveiled in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Transportation unveiled a new, updated roadside historical marker honoring the life, legacy, and courage of Maryland native Harriet Tubman, her contributions to American history, and the fight for freedom. Today’s unveiling ceremony took place during International Underground Railroad Month and on the date that Tubman escaped slavery in 1849. Attendees gathered…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Releases $21.5 Billion Draft Six-Year Capital Budget
The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2026–2031, outlining a $21.5 billion plan to improve safety, maintain roads and bridges, and support the state’s economy. With Governor Moore’s budget and roughly $400 million in new annual state revenues, Maryland has been able to use state funds…
Read MoreMDOT Info Regarding Toll Debt Text Scams
Phony texts continue to circulate claiming recipients have debt to pay for using a toll road. The Maryland Department of Transportation in a statement makes clear that Maryland does NOT send texts for toll debt. Officials say this scam seeks to obtain your credit card numbers, user names & passwords. To report these scam texts…
Read MoreMaryland Transportation Officials Urge Holiday Travelers to Use Caution Due to Seasonal Rise in Fatal Crashes
Marylanders are expected to take to the roads, rails, and skies in large numbers this Thanksgiving week and the Maryland Department of Transportation is urging everyone to practice safety as they kick off the busy holiday travel season. The Department encourages residents and visitors to be aware of increased traffic and plan accordingly to ensure…
Read MoreMDOT to Meet with Caroline, Talbot & Dorchester County Tuesday on Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for FY 2025-2030
Representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation will meet with officials from Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester Counties on Tuesday, October 22 to discuss the Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for FY 2025-2030. This will detail an $18.9-billion, 6-year capital budget investment in the state’s transportation network – and each counties’ transportation priorities. The Caroline County meeting…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Releases $18.9 Billion Draft Six-Year Capital Budget
The Maryland Department of Transportation today released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030, outlining an $18.9 billion balanced plan that makes strategic investments to further the safety of the State’s transportation system and maintain operations. ​Important investments in the nearly $19 billion program include enhancing safety on the Eastern…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Initial $60 Million Request to Biden Administration for Francis Scott Key Bridge Response
The Maryland Department of Transportation has requested an initial emergency relief funding of $60 million from the Biden Administration to pay for initial mobilization, operations and debris recovery from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Governor Wes Moore made the announcement today. Officials say the request, made from the Maryland Department…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Moves Forward with Plan to Expand State’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Soon, you’ll see more electric vehicle infrastructure throughout the state of Maryland as the Maryland Department of Transportation charges forward with those plans. The department today issued a Request for Proposals that could provide up to 40 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of Maryland’s plan for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Congratulates Communities Across Maryland on Receiving Federal Grants
The Maryland Department of Transportation congratulates 17 counties and municipalities in Maryland including the City of Cambridge for their selection to receive more than $28 million in Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants. The SS4A grants will be used for implementation, planning and demonstration projects to improve safety and help prevent…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Pursuing Federal Grants as Part of Commitment to Community Connectivity
The Maryland Department of Transportation has submitted five funding requests for nearly $24 million to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant program for projects that will restore community connections and address transportation facilities that have historically divided neighborhoods. Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld say it’s incumbent upon the Maryland Department of…
Read MoreMDOT Brings Statewide Investment Tour To Caroline, Somerset & Dorchester Counties Tuesday
Maryland Department of Transportation officials will meet Tuesday with Caroline, Somerset and Dorchester County officials to discuss the agency’s draft FY 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program. The C-T-P details a $21.2-billion, six-year capital budget investment in Maryland’s transportation network and MDOT officials will discuss each County’s transportation priorities. After gathering input from local jurisdictions, the Draft…
Read MoreMeeting Next Week to Discuss Maryland Department of Transportation’s FY 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program
Representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation will meet with Wicomico County officials to discuss the agency’s Draft FY 2024 -2029 Consolidated Transportation Program, which details a $21.2 billion, six-year capital budget investment in the state’s transportation network. The meeting is part of the department’s tour of 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City to update…
Read MoreLt. Governor Miller Joins State Employees and Maryland Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs to Deliver Back to School Supplies
To help ensure students across Maryland are prepared for the 2023-24 school year, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, helped pack bags of notebooks, pencils, glue sticks and other supplies – all donated by state employees and the general public during the 2023 Back to…
Read MoreProject to Begin Next Week on MD 90 Bridge Over Norfolk Southern Railroad in Worcester County
A project will begin Monday to clean and paint the structural steel beams on the Route 90 (Ocean City Expressway) bridge over the Norfolk-Southern Railroad (near the US 113 interchange) in Berlin. This project is expected to be complete by mid-September, weather permitting, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Beginning Monday, August 14th,…
Read MoreMaintenance Work Scheduled After New Year on Verrazano Bridge in Worcester County
If the Verrazano Bridge over Sinepuxent Bay in Maryland is on your driving route, you’ll see a work zone as the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration performs preventative maintenance work. Work on the bridge over Stephen Decatur Highway (MD 611) and the parallel pedestrian bridge is expected to take place from 7 a.m.…
Read MorePotential Winter Storm to Hit Maryland; Alert for Icy Roads and Bridges
If you live in or plan to travel through Maryland locations in the next day or so, monitor the weather forecast and road conditions for information on a statewide winter storm. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) crews are preparing for the storm that is expected to begin late tonight into…
Read MoreNew Bay Bridge Planning Moves Forward; Local Official Concerned
Planning may now officially begin for construction of a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge. What is known as ‘Corridor 7’ has emerged as the most viable option following a review conducted by the Maryland Transportation Authority. The corridor is near to the two bridges between Queen Anne’s County and the Annapolis area. Federal highway officials have…
Read MoreWork Zone Safety Awareness Initiatives Underway In Md., Del.
Slow down, stay alert, and drive safely through Maryland work zones…Maryland transportation officials and State Police said this week is meant to show appreciation to people who are working at 211 current construction projects throughout the state. Motorists are also being urged to do their part by patiently and cautiously proceeding through work areas.More than…
Read MoreMD Transportation Officials Preparing for Winter Storm
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is preparing for a potential winter storm that is forecast to begin Sunday and last through Tuesday of next week, with periods of snow, sleet and rain. The National Weather Service forecast is calling this winter storm an “enhanced threat” with the potential for significant impact on travel.…
Read MoreRain, Wind Expected To Lash Delmarva; Snow Stays Distant
The second storm of the week is expected to soak Delmarva, bringing strong gusty winds as well. Advisories, watches and warnings for wind and coastal flooding will take effect. Worcester County Emergency Services is urging residents to be prepared for coastal flooding as well as power outages and other possible impacts of the storm. WCES…
Read MoreMaryland Tests Digital License Plates
The Maryland Department of Transportation and Motor Vehicle Administration announced on Tuesday the beginning of a two-year pilot program that will test digital license plate technology. The program, one of the first of the East Coast, is set to replace traditional metal license plates on vehicles with an electronic license plate. MDOT says the plates…
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