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Bay Bridge Project Complete a Year Ahead of Schedule
The Bay Bridge right lane deck rehabilitation is complete and open to all motorists, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) expedited the project and completed it more than a full year ahead of schedule — the project was once expected to be finished in one to two years. The westbound right lane of the Bay Bridge…
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California Highway Patrol Officer Rescues Wayward Chihuahua After Chasing It Across Bay Bridge
California Highway Patrol officers gave chase to an unlikely suspect early Sunday — a chihuahua.
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Chihuahua That Led Officers on Bay Bridge Chase Finds Forever Home
Ponch, the stray Chihuahua who captured hearts around the nation after he sprinted across the Bay Bridge, is finally going home.
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Bay Bridge Repairs to Wrap Up a Year Early
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge rehabilitation project is set to be completed this summer, a year ahead of schedule, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Monday. The work will include the implementation of an all-electronic tolling system, allowing drivers to either pay with E-ZPass or have their license plate photographed and a bill sent to them in the mail. All-electronic tolling will…
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Bay Bridge Repairs Ahead of Schedule
The project to finish resurfacing a severely deteriorated lane on the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge is a full year ahead of schedule. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss reports.
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Bay Bridge Closing Some Toll Lanes to Go Cashless for Summer
Construction is set to begin on the Bay Bridge Sunday evening for cashless tolling, the Maryland Transportation Authority says. Toll lanes 3, 4 and 5 will permanently close so crews can dismantle the old toll booths. Drivers can use the other open toll lanes. MDTA says it implemented an aggressive construction schedule after Gov. Larry Hogan asked that all-electronic tolling…
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Sunday Traffic: Miles-Long Traffic Jam to Westbound Bay Bridge
A line of traffic stretched for about 14 miles on Route 50 toward the westbound Bay Bridge on Sunday as Thanksgiving travelers made their way home.
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Loma Prieta: Looking Back on the Earthquake 30 Years Later
Thirty years ago Thursday, the Loma Prieta earthquake rocked the Bay Area, shaking buildings from their foundations, flattening a freeway in Oakland and dislodging a section of the Bay Bridge.
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Best, Worst Times to Travel on Labor Day Weekend
If you are one of the 800,000 D.C.-area drivers traveling for Labor Day weekend, some strategic timing could save you from a traffic headache.
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Labor Day Travel: Best Times to Leave
News4’s Megan McGrath has the lowdown on the best times to leave for Labor Day weekend travel.
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10 Places to Swim to Avoid Bridge Traffic
Can’t bear to brave the Bay Bridge? Here’s where to go instead when you want a dose of nature in summer.
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Heading Back After Labor Day Weekend? Here Are the Worst Traffic Times
If you’re heading back to the D.C. area after Labor Day weekend, now’s the time to start thinking about your drive.
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Getting Away for Labor Day? Here's When Traffic Is Expected to Be Worst
If you’re leaving town for Labor Day weekend, now’s the time to start thinking about your drive.
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Road Crews Preparing for Busy Labor Day Weekend
Traveling this weekend? Pay attention as you drive, to help keep road crews safe. Also, don’t forget to put gas in your car, one crew member says. Drivers run out of gas more than you’d think. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.
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Bay Bridge Sideshow Brings Traffic to a Halt
Multiple drivers brought traffic on the Bay Bridge to a halt Sunday morning as they did donuts on the top deck of the bridge near Treasure Island, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Getting Away for July Fourth? Here's When Traffic Is Expected to Be Worst
If you’re leaving town for the Fourth of July, now’s the time to start thinking about your drive.
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When the Heaviest Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Is Expected Near DC
If you’re going away for the holiday weekend, get planning.
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Memorial Day Travel: What to Expect
News4’s Shomari Stone explains what to know before you head out on the road for Memorial Day weekend.
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Power Could Stay Out in Northern Virginia Through Tuesday; Blustery Weather Continues
Thousands of people are still in the dark Sunday after Friday’s fierce winds knocked down trees and power lines, causing disruptions that may continue into the work week.
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Headed Out of Town for Fourth of July Weekend? Here Are the Best Times to Leave
If you’re traveling out of D.C. for the long weekend, here’s when to go to avoid traffic.