Winds, Rain and Light Snow May Result in an Extended Evening Rush Hour for Holiday Travelers on Wednesday Afternoon and Evening The Maryland State Highway Administration’s (SHA) is 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 Washington, Garrett and Allegany counties. No matter the location, travelers can expect to see changing weather patterns and extended travel time as the holiday approaches. “An extended rush hour combined with thousands of travelers may present some driving challenges this afternoon and tonight,” said SHA Administrator Melinda B. Peters. “SHA reminds those traveling by car, bike or on foot to remember the rules of the road and to move over for emergency responders patrolling Maryland’s interstates and assisting with incidents.” SHA is monitoring the forecasted storm today and weekend traffic conditions from the Statewide Operations Center (SOC) near BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. During snow storms and other incidents, the SOC also serves as SHA’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) providing access to more than 700 camera images […]
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