FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 28, 2018
SHOREBOUND THIS FOURTH OF JULY?
Holiday Travel Tips For Maryland’s Toll Facilities
BALTIMORE, MD – With the summer travel season underway and the July 4th holiday falling on a Wednesday this year, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) anticipates heavy traffic volumes on the Bay Bridge Tuesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 8.
Weather permitting, the MDTA will implement two-way traffic operations to help alleviate eastbound delays.
The MDTA offers the following travel tips for this holiday weekend:
- Travel off-peak when heading to and from the Eastern Shore. The best times to travel the Bay Bridge this week include:
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- Tuesday – before 8 a.m. and after 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, 4th of July - before 9 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Thursday – before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Friday – before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturday – before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sunday– before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
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- For real-time updates on major incidents follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TheMDTA. Call 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) for 24/7 Bay Bridge traffic conditions. Visit baybridge.com to view traffic cameras and mdta.maryland.gov to sign up for email/text alerts.
MDTA Police patrols will be on the lookout for impaired drivers at Maryland toll facilities.
For your SAFETY and the SAFETY of other motorists and emergency personnel:
- Devote your full attention to driving – it is illegal to text and use hand-held cell phones while driving in Maryland.
- Buckle Up! Every Seat. Every Time.
- State law requires vehicles to move over when approaching an emergency vehicle or tow truck using visual signals. If you are unable to move over, slow down.
- Obey posted speed limits and overhead lane-control signals.
- Avoid changing lanes while traveling over bridges and through tunnels.
- Headlights are required at all times on the Bay Bridge.
- Keep your eyes on the road – do not sight-see.
- Do not tailgate - keep a safe following distance.
- Make sure your vehicle is “road ready.”
- If your vehicle becomes disabled, remain inside and call #77 for assistance.
- When contacting a dispatch center, motorists should be prepared to provide:
• The location of the emergency;
• A call-back telephone number; and
• Details of the incident/disabled vehicle or other circumstances.
The E-ZPass Maryland Customer Service Centers will be closed on Wednesday, July 4. Visit ezpassmd.com or use the automated system at 1-888-321-6824.
The MDTA thanks motorists for partnering with us. Stay Alert So No One Gets Hurt!