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How do I know if a
road is a "State Highway"?
The Maryland State
Highway Administration owns and maintains roads which have a number
as well as a name. For example:
Interstate Routes such
as: I-68, I-95, I-70, I-695
Marked
with a blue and red Interstate shield-shaped sign
United States Routes
such as: US 1, US 15, US 40, US 113, US 301, US 219
Marked
with a white US shield-shaped sign
Maryland Routes such
as: MD 2, MD 45, MD 140, MD 404
Marked
with a white Maryland rectangular sign
What is the length
of the Baltimore Beltway?
The Baltimore Beltway
(I-695) is 51.46 center line miles.
What is the length
of the Capital Beltway?
The Maryland portion
of the Capital Beltway (I-495 and I-95) is 42.09 miles.
How can I find out
about emergency road conditions, such as a snowstorm or a major
accident?
In case of major
accidents or severe weather conditions, tune to your local radio
or television station for travelers advisory updates.
For real-time, on-line traffic conditions, search Maryland's CHART
(Coordinated Highways Action Response Team) website: http://www.CHART.state.md.us
How can I find out
about current State highway construction or maintenance projects
in my community?
SHA has seven District
Offices throughout Maryland which oversee construction and maintenance
projects:
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