roads

January 31, 2014 | Staff Writer

Rockville Working to Improve Pedestrian Safety (Video)

The city of Rockville is studying ways to improve pedestrian safety. Rockville 11’s Chris Peifer has more about what the city is doing to decrease the number of accidents on area roads involving pedestrians. Visit our PEG partner Rockville 11 to view more of its programming.

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January 21, 2014 | Staff Writer

‘Snow is Expected to be Heaviest in the Afternoon’

State highway crews are loaded up and ready to confront the latest winter blast scheduled to come through Maryland all day today. Last night crews filled their trucks with salt, pre-treated roads and then settled in for what promises to be a busy day. As crews prepare, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) reminds travelers […]

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January 20, 2014 | Staff Writer

SHA Crews Prepare for Winter Storm

Another round of winter weather will soon impact the region, and the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is preparing to face another storm that will affect travel statewide on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Early forecasts predict significant snowfall tomorrow, and drivers should adjust travel plans if possible. “Please put safety first by planning now for driving […]

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January 3, 2014 | Staff Writer

Motorists Should Use Extreme Caution

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) continues winter operations as the winter storm moves out of Maryland. Crews have been out plowing and salting as the year’s first winter storm brought between four and eight inches of snow to most of Maryland.  Motorists should use extreme caution as bitter cold temperatures will turn any wet […]

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December 9, 2013 | Staff Writer

Drive with Caution, Icy Commute

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) reminds motorists to drive with caution this morning (Dec. 9). Highway crews salted routes and plowed shoulders and merge lanes overnight, and will continue to address potential icy conditions in some areas and remove debris. The small break in the storm last night allowed crews to salt area routes, […]

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November 27, 2013 | Staff Writer

SHA Urges Travelers to Use Caution

Officials at the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) are reminding travelers to drive safely this weekend as thousands of residents and visitors take to the roads. Heavy rainfall is expected this afternoon in central and southern Maryland, and the Eastern Shore, along with snowfall and possible ice west of Frederick into the mountainous areas in […]

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October 29, 2012 | Staff Writer

“Turn Around, Don’t Drown”

Montgomery County’s fire chief has put out a blog about roads susceptible to flooding in Montgomery County. He also warns residents to stay off the roads and to never drive through a flooded road or bridge. The rule is to “turn around – don’t drown.” ROADS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY SUBJECT TO PERIODIC FLOODING:  Down-County Areas […]

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