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#BayBridgeWork COMMERCIAL VEHICLE NOTIFICATIONS

Submitted by Tamory Winfield on

#BayBridgeWork Commercial Vehicle Notifications:

Commercial vehicle operators with a CDL can subscribe to #BayBridgeWork notifications by text and/or email. To sign up, click on the link below.

https://bit.ly/2I8J2KL

Notifications will be when commercial vehicles are restricted from the Bay Bridge, and when restrictions are lifted.

PLEASE REMEMBER – Do not text or use a handheld device while driving for your safety and the safety of all travelers.

All trucks and buses should be prepared for potential two-way operations Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 10 p.m. Safety is our top priority for all travelers. During two-way operations at reduced speeds, no commercial vehicles are allowed on the WB Bay Bridge due to 11-foot narrowed lanes.

All trucks and buses are encouraged to monitor delays and prepare early to complete your trip, detour to another route or take advantage of available truck parking to wait out the commercial vehicle restrictions on the Bay Bridge. If possible, commercial vehicles should try to adjust schedules to avoid traveling WB late Thursday and Friday afternoons/evenings.

During two-way operations, commercial vehicles not making local deliveries on Kent Island are encouraged to seek alternate routes outlined below and parking options at the link below. If commercial vehicles continue to the Bay Bridge, they will be directed off US 50 WB at Route 8 and redirected to US 50 EB.

NEW VMS Signs will notify drivers OF WB Bay Bridge Commercial Vehicle Restrictions:

US 301 SB prior to MD 304 (NEW) – Seek alternate route, such as MD 213 SB to US 50 EB.

US 50 WB prior to MD 213 (NEW) - Seek alternate route, such as MD 213 NB to US 301 NB.

COMING SOON:

US 301 SB just south of the Delaware State line

US 301 SB prior to the rest area

US 13 NB prior to the rest area near Princess Anne

VMS Signs now show miles and travel times to the Bay Bridge:

WB 50 to the Bay Bridge:

US 50 WB - 1 mile prior to Bay Bridge (at Cox Creek)

US 50 WB between MD 404 and MD 213

US 50 WB at Friendship Road

US 50 WB at Skipton Creek

EB 50 to the Bay Bridge:

US 50 EB 1 mile past MD 424

US 50 EB at Church Road

US 50 EB at MD 665

I-97 SB to the Bay Bridge:

I-97 SB past Hawkins Road

I-97 SB prior to Benfield Boulevard

Truck Parking available at:

https://www.roads.maryland.gov/Pages/Emergencytruckparking.aspx?PageId=856

In addition to these notifications, please follow twitter.com/TheMDTA or facebook.com/TheMDTA and call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726).

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Oct 20

Public Event 10 20

6:30 PM

Point Breeze

Serious About Safety: CHART’s Role in Keeping Maryland Moving

This month’s Serious About Safety feature highlights the Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) and the work its teams do every day to help keep Maryland’s roadways safe.

CHART Emergency Response Technicians respond to crashes, disabled vehicles, roadway hazards, and other incidents, often while working alongside fast-moving traffic. Their jobs come with risks, which is why it is important for drivers to slow down and give roadside responders the space they need to work safely.


In this month’s video, Brian Knott, an Emergency Response Technician with CHART at the State Highway Administration, shares more about his role, the safety challenges CHART teams face, and what drivers can do to help protect roadside workers. The feature also highlights Maryland’s Move Over law. When approaching a stopped emergency, service, or maintenance vehicle with its warning lights activated, drivers are required to move over when it is safe to do so. If moving over is not possible, drivers must slow down and proceed with caution.

Watch Brian’s video below to learn more about CHART and the importance of the Move Over law.

Want to learn more about CHART operations? Hear additional insight from the CHART Field Training & Certification Manager and Division Chief of Regional Operations on the Serious About Safety Hub page.

Oct 24

BARCStober Fest

10:00 AM

Patterson Park
2601 E Baltimore St,
Baltimore, MD 21224

Bring your furry friend and stop by the DriveEzMD booth at BARCStober Fest for tail-wagging treats, family-friendly fun, and helpful info on making travel across Maryland a breeze.

Oct 24

Journey at CFG Bank Arena

6:00 PM

CFG Bank Arena
201 W Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201

Come say hi! Stop by the DriveEzMD Outreach table before or after the event to grab some fun giveaways, chat with our team, and learn how E-ZPass can help make your travels around Maryland easier and more convenient.