The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is reminding all motorists of the new fine structure for work zone speed violations that take effect January 1, 2025.
Traffic
In coordination with Montgomery County and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro), the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the State Highway Administration (SHA) have agreed to make almost seven miles of bus-only lanes on MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) between Silver Spring and Glenmont permanent.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA)is urging motorists to curtail non-essential travel on Tuesday morning due to potential icy conditions until temperatures warm.
Alert Montgomery sent out a traffic alert at 2:21pm regarding a traffic incident that “closes northbound I-270 before Middlebrook Rd. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”
|
At 12:22pm on Sunday afternoon, Alert Montgomery sent out a ‘Severe Traffic Alert’ for a “traffic incident that closes various lanes on Southbound Columbia Pike (US-29) to Stewart Ln. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.” This incident occurred in White Oak.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to the scene of a vehicle fire on northbound I-270 between Watkins Mill Road and Middlebrook Road on Saturday afternoon.
A collision blocks the two left lanes of I-270N prior to exit 10 in Gaithersburg on Friday, December 13.
|
Update: Both directions of Damascus Road (MD 108) near Jarl Drive have reopened from earlier traffic incident. Expect residual delays.
A traffic incident has closed Damascus Road (MD 108) near Jarl Drive on Saturday, December 7.
Alert Montgomery has sent a ‘Severe Traffic Alert’ regarding a “traffic incident that closes all northbound lanes of Columbia Pike (US 29) between Lockwood Drive and Northwest Drive in White Oak. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”
Go to One Person Extricated From Vehicle Following Crash That Shuts Down NB Lanes of US 29
Read more
|
On December 4, 2024, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) led a multi-agency traffic safety initiative along MD Route 355, focusing on aggressive driving, pedestrian safety, distracted driving, seat belt compliance, and impaired driving. The operation, involving approximately 60 officers, resulted in 382 traffic stops, 165 citations, 330 warnings, 19 repair orders, two impaired driving arrests, and enhanced pedestrian and commercial vehicle safety enforcement efforts. (more…)
Alert Montgomery has sent out a ‘Severe Traffic Alert’ for a traffic incident that closes River Road (MD-190) in both directions at Ardnave Place. The alerts drivers to expect significant delays and seek alternate routes.