Transport Topics - Mon January 25, 2021
Maryland DOT Weighs Three Proposals for Major Interstate Projects
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has received three proposals from teams composed of private sector firms interested in becoming the developer for major interstate improvement work. Specifically, the firms are vying for responsibility to oversee predevelopment work on the American Legion Bridge and Interstate 270....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Thu January 14, 2021
Bridging the Gap: MD 39's Replacement
The Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) currently is working on a $8.8 million bridge replacement project on MD 39 (Hutton Road) at the crossing of the Youghiogheny River in Crellin, which is in Garrett County....
The Avenue News - Fri December 18, 2020
Maryland to Upgrade Protections for Baltimore's Drinking Water
The Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) on Dec. 9 approved funding of more than $100 million toward major projects to protect the supply of drinking water for customers in the Baltimore region. In addition, the new monies will be used to improve wastewater infrastructure in Baltimore City and Baltimore County to prevent sewage overflows and backups into homes and businesses....
Washington Post - Thu December 03, 2020
Maryland, Purple Line Firms Reach $250M Deal to Restart Project
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) will pay an additional $250 million to salvage a 36-year partnership with the companies managing construction of the delayed Purple Line, state officials said Nov....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Thu December 03, 2020
Wagman Replaces Aging Capital Beltway Spans
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is in the process of replacing the I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) bridges over MD 214 (Central Avenue) in Largo as part of its continuing effort to keep bridges safe and reduce congestion....
CEG - Wed November 25, 2020
Maryland Bridge Replacement Under Way in Sparrows Point
Construction is under way to replace three bridges at the Sparrows Point Boulevard and Wharf Road interchange in Baltimore County, Md. The corridor provides employee and freight access to Tradepoint Atlantic, the former site of Bethlehem Steel, which is now home to distribution centers for Amazon, FedEx, Under Armour, and soon, McCormick and Company....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Thu November 05, 2020
'Technology Corridor' Gets Critical Link
Work on the I-270 (Eisenhower Parkway) at Watkins Mill Interchange continues in Gaithersburg, Md., in Montgomery County. The $124 million major congestion relief project will improve one of Maryland's most heavily traveled roadways in the county, benefiting the tens of thousands of travelers who drive the I-270 corridor....
The Washington Post - Mon November 02, 2020
Study Finds Maryland Monorail Could Generate Billions in Benefits
A 27-mi. monorail along Interstate 270 between Shady Grove and Frederick in Maryland would generate nearly $4 billion more in economic benefits over three decades than it would cost to build and operate, according to a new study funded by monorail supporters....
Colliflower Inc. - Thu October 22, 2020
Colliflower Inc. Expands Essential Business Presence With Temple Hills, Md., Parker Store
Colliflower Incorporated announced that effective Sept. 28 its newest location at 4878 Stamp Road, Temple Hills, Md., is operational and ready to serve the greater southern Maryland and D.C. Metro with a full range of Parker Hannifin hydraulic and pneumatic hose, fittings and accessories....
WTOP News - Tue October 20, 2020
Unique Maryland County Plan Will Build Six New Schools
On Oct. 15, Maryland's Prince George's County Council approved a plan to develop six new schools in the jurisdiction through a public-private partnership, which would be the first of its kind in the nation....
