If you must exit your vehicle, stand as far away from your vehicle and the roadway as possible. If you are able to remain in your vehicle while help is on the way, stay buckled and face forward. If you must stop for a roadside emergency, remember to first assess the situation. MDOT SHA’s Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART), as well as units from the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), will be on duty to help motorists with breakdowns or incidents. After Thanksgiving, Saturday will be a busy travel day, and traffic will be moderate Sunday, with the busiest period expected between 3 p.m. Wednesday, with the heaviest volumes expected to be between 2 p.m. The busiest time on Maryland highways prior to Thanksgiving is expected to be between noon and 6 p.m. Monday, and no moves of containerized cargo on highways are permitted between 9 p.m. Permits to haul large freight on state highways are prohibited from noon Wednesday through 9 a.m. MDOT State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will suspend major lane closures for non-emergency roadwork from 5 a.m. ON HIGHWAYS AND THE BAY BRIDGE, AVOID THE HOLIDAY RUSHįamilies traveling over the river and through the woods on Maryland highways this Thanksgiving should expect congestion between Tuesday, November 23, and Sunday, November 28. The area’s many distributions, fulfillment, and sorting centers, combined with truck and rail networks and a highly skilled workforce, have contributed to helping the Baltimore region emerge as an e-commerce hub. BWI Marshall accounts for about 60% of the airport cargo operations in the National Capital Region. July 2021 marked a record month for cargo transported at BWI Marshall at nearly 56.3 million pounds. Total cargo moving through the airport in the fiscal year 2021 reached a record 611.4 million pounds, an increase of 11.7% over the previous year. ports. In fact, the Port welcomed two new container services from Southeast Asia and India totaling 21 ships due to congestion at other ports, and since the middle of last year served 24 “ad hoc” ships – vessels diverted here that were not on a scheduled call. For the first nine months of 2021, the Port has seen general cargo rise 9%, cars and light trucks increase 13%, and farm and construction machinery up 30% compared to the same period last year.īWI Marshall Airport also has experienced growth in cargo activity. The Port of Baltimore has not been impacted by supply chain issues affecting other U.S. “We know the gifts and supplies headed for stores and homes will make the holidays special, but we also know those deliveries are critical to giving Maryland a prosperous new year.” “Moving goods swiftly and efficiently through the Port of Baltimore, BWI Marshall, and across our highway and freight network is a point of pride for our entire MDOT team,” Secretary Slater said. This holiday season, the Port of Baltimore, state highways, airports, and rail lines are reinforcing Maryland’s supply chain, serving as conduits for millions of items intended for retail and e-commerce consumers. While focused on the safe travel of our most precious commodity – people – Maryland’s transportation network plays a critical role in the state’s economic vitality. The biggest jump is anticipated in air travel, expected to increase 80% in the AAA forecast compared to last year.ĭELIVERING PEOPLE, AND PACKAGES, FOR THE HOLIDAYS
That’s a 13% increase from 2020, with volumes approaching 95% of 2019 pre-pandemic levels. Following these practices will help us all get to our holiday destinations safely.”ĪAA is predicting this year’s Thanksgiving holiday will see 53.4 million people traveling nationwide. “Our MDOT family hopes everyone will keep in mind simple travel rules – like using seat belts and watching your speed when you drive, and being careful and attentive whether you’re traveling by car, bus, train, or airplane. “After a holiday season last year that included safety and travel restrictions, we’re looking forward to being together again with family and friends to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season,” said MDOT Secretary Greg Slater. Throughout the holiday season, MDOT is taking steps to safely deliver people as well as packages – supporting the nation’s supply chain and helping goods flow to stores and homes through the Port of Baltimore and BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. HANOVER, MD (November 19, 2021) – With Marylanders expected to take to roadways, airways, and transitways this Thanksgiving in some of the largest numbers since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging everyone to practice safety and courtesy as they journey via Maryland’s highways, airports, and transit services.
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