Work has begun on the long anticipated roadway improvement project along River Road in Bethesda. The $1.9 million project, which aims to improve safety between Braeburn Parkway and Pyle Road, is expected to be completed by spring 2021. For years, residents and councilmembers alike have voiced concerns about the deadly intersection, which in 2016 was […]
SHA Crews are Preparing for Coastal Storm
State Highway Administration crews are preparing for a coastal winter storm that is expected to impact southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore this weekend. According to an SHA news release, crews are pre-treating roads before the snow arrives. “The coastal storm is forecasted to impact areas south and east in our State, but we are […]
State Increases Speed Limit on I-70
Those traveling in central and western Maryland may soon enjoy a little less time spent driving as the speed limit on Interstate 70 increases to 70 mph today. The change is the result of a new law that went into effect last year that allows the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) to […]
SHA Prepares for Winter Storm, Urges Drivers to Avoid Roads During Rush Hours
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is preparing for today’s winter storm. Precipitation is expected to begin during the afternoon rush hour and continue all day Tuesday. While precipitation is forecasted to begin as rain, it is expected to change over quickly to snow. SHA is encouraging drivers to stay off the […]
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