Towson to host Bike to Work Day rally, May 18

Towson will host a rally on Friday, May 18, 7 to 9 a.m., at the County Court House, as part of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council's 15th annual Bike to Work Day.

Committee seeks state grant to help create Towson 'Bike Beltway'

A panel of bicycle and pedestrian advocates have submitted a grant proposal to the state for a "Bike Beltway" around downtown Towson — a collaborative proposal from the panel, the county's Department of Public Works and members County Executive Kevin Kamenetz's staff.

State Police run truck-safety dragnet at FedEx Field

— Just after dawn Tuesday, law enforcement officers began yanking hundreds of trucks off the Capital Beltway and funneling them to an inspection lot a long touchdown pass from FedEx Field.

North Avenue bridge near Bel Air opens to traffic

Harford County opened a new bridge carrying North Avenue in Bel Air over Bynum Run Tuesday morning, providing another northern bypass for traffic in the county seat area.

Construction of water transmission line to impact traffic in northern Catonsville

The construction of a new two-mile long water main in northern Catonsville set to begin in May will likely cause traffic delays.

Lewis Lane traffic change to be brought before Havre de Grace city council

The plan to close part of Lewis Lane in Havre de Grace for construction at the railroad crossing is being delayed after Grace Manor residents complained about the road closure and the impact it was having on traffic in their community, city public works director Larry Parks said Tuesday.

JFX lanes to close overnight as crews begin $2M project

On Thursday night, all but a single lane of the Jones Falls Expressway near the 29th Street exit will be closed, signaling the start of a $2 million project to replace crushed drainage pipes and to shore up the soil that supports the crucial thoroughfare for commuters and residents.

Temporary road closures planned around Arundel Mills

The developer of a casino scheduled to open next month at Arundel Mills will temporarily restrict southbound access to the mall beginning next week during road construction to prepare for an expected traffic increase.

SHA to plant 384 trees at I-695 and Baltimore National Pike interchange

The Maryland State Highway Administration announced Thursday that its $1.4 million initiative to plant nearly 28,000 trees and shrubs in Baltimore and Harford counties will include 384 in Catonsville.

Work under way to repair Hatem Bridge's piers

A $48 million project is under way to perform foundation and substructure repairs to the 10 concrete piers supporting the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge that carries Route 40 over the Susquehanna River between Havre de Grace and Perryville.

Starting Friday: I-795 to be resurfaced on weekends

Starting Friday evening, the Northwest Expressway — Interstate 795 — will be undergoing resurfacing between the Baltimore Beltway and Owings Mills Boulevard in Northwest Baltimore County, officials said.

More roundabouts, other improvements coming for Bel Air area roads

Road improvements in the Bel Air area will see the relocation of several utility poles and more roundabouts on two popular roads.

Route 165 pavement work planned near Jarrettsville

The Maryland State Highway Administration began Monday a $620,000 project to repair pavement along Route 165 (Federal Hill Road) between Jarrettsville Road and Midsummer Lane in northern Harford County. 

Police to activate speed camera near Johnnycake Elementary on May 1

Motorists speeding down Craigmont Road in Westview will soon end up lighter in the wallet.

Drivers find delays on JFX, other routes as repairs begin

Motorists making their way downtown Monday through either a narrowed Jones Falls Expressway or crowded city streets may have felt a pang of envy as they watched walkers and cyclists easily outpacing them.