Maryland Department of Transportation
Coverage of Maryland Department of Transportation in the Nexus archive.
- Portion of I-97 in Anne Arundel Co. buckles under extreme heat
A portion of Interstate 97 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, buckled due to extreme heat, causing concrete slabs and rebar to protrude across northbound lanes. Maryland Department of Transportation crews initially allowed traffic to use the median to bypass the damage, with delays expected through the holiday weekend. A similar incident occurred on Route 50 during a 2012 heat wave.
- An upcoming development aims to transform Largo into a destination point
Prince George’s County leaders and developers announced a $340 million project called The Promenade at Lottsford near Largo Metro station, featuring 763 workforce housing units, retail spaces, and public gathering areas. The project aims to create 800 construction jobs and 150 permanent jobs, aligning with state transit and affordable housing goals.