According to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), 99% of Maryland residents are REAL ID compliant ahead of the May 7, 2025, implementation of the federal REAL ID Act, which will require a compliant ID or another federally recognized form of identification for domestic air travel and access to federal facilities. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a reported pedestrian struck on Georgia Avenue at the I-495 Beltway, possibly due to a fall from the bridge above on Monday morning. (more…)
Maryland residents will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another approved form of identification, such as a passport, to board domestic flights or access secure federal facilities starting May 7, 2025. To obtain a REAL ID, individuals must visit the Maryland Department of Transportation MVA in person with required documents, including proof of identity, residency, and Social Security. (more…)
A vehicle fire that occurred after a collision has stopped traffic on southbound I-270 near exit 6 on Saturday night.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single-vehicle crash on the on-ramp from West Montgomery Avenue to southbound I-270 on Tuesday morning after a driver struck a tree, causing some lane blockages. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Purple Line Small Business Grants Program, offering up to $50,000 to support businesses impacted by light rail construction in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has announced preparations for the incoming winter storm, including road pretreatment with salt brine, deployment of emergency patrols, and a request for drivers to limit unnecessary travel to aid snow and ice removal efforts. (more…)
Development plans for a 33-mile high-speed train line linking Baltimore and DC in 15 minutes (for just $33), projected to cost $20 billion, are still moving forward as essential environmental and engineering studies are ongoing, according to a BizJournals on statements made by Bill Scott, president of Northeast Maglev LLC.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a tractor-trailer fire overnight on I-495 WB (Outer Loop) before MD-193 (Exit 29). (more…)
Alert Montgomery issued a “Severe Traffic Alert” at 6:12pm Monday evening for “emergency roadwork that closes various lanes of northbound I-270 before Exit 4A (Montrose Road MD-927)”. Per the alert, “Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”
Alert Montgomery sent out a “Severe Traffic Alert” for I-270 at 6:55pm Monday evening. Per the alert, a “traffic incident closes 3 right lanes of southbound I-270 after I-370. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”
7:29pm Update: All travel lanes open on southbound I-270 after I-370 from earlier traffic accident. Expect residual delays.