Traveling across the state this weekend? Below is a listing of traffic alerts issued in the last week. Please click the links to see how it will impact your travel if you plan to be in these areas.
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The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded $500,000 in the second round of Purple Line Small Business Grants, providing $5,000 to $40,000 to eligible businesses along the light rail corridor to help sustain operations during construction.
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Purple Line have shared updated August Purple Line access alerts:
Motorists Can Expect Overnight Single-Lane Closures; Drivers Urged to Plan Extra Drive Time During Work Hours
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration began resurfacing MD 191 (Bradley Boulevard) in both directions between 6421 Bradley Boulevard and Bradmoor Drive in Bethesda on July 24. The work is expected to be completed by mid-September, weather permitting.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has announced the start of construction on Maryland’s first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan project– $15 million in pedestrian, bicycle and multi-modal improvements along nearly 2.5 miles of MD 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) from University Boulevard to Powder Mill Road in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.
Due to ongoing Purple Line construction, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has implemented detours for Ride On bus routes 12, 13, and 19 in Silver Spring, with updated routing and temporary stops in place through at least August 2025.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is conducting an online survey and virtual meeting series to gather public feedback to help update the agency’s Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Assessment to improve safety for vulnerable road users– defined as those walking, cycling or rolling.
For many of us, the Bay Bridge is simply the most convenient route to the beach, a familiar path we’ve traveled countless times en route to Ocean City and other nearby coastal destinations. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge, officially known as the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay Bridge, often earns the moniker “scariest bridge in America” due to its imposing height, length, narrow lanes, and susceptibility to high winds.
In a move set to impact vehicle owners across Maryland, House Bill 352, known as the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) of 2025, introduces several significant changes to vehicle registration fees, excise taxes, and eligibility requirements for historic vehicles. Effective July 1, 2025, these adjustments are designed to streamline fiscal operations and ensure equitable cost recovery for the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will begin a resurfacing project on MD 28 (Norbeck Road) between MD 586 (Veirs Mill Road) and Bauer Drive in the city of Rockville tonight. Weather permitting, all work is expected to be complete by the end of the month.