Plans to replace both Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans cleared a major milestone yesterday, with Maryland transportation officials announcing final federal environmental approval for the project. The Federal Highway Administration selected Alternative C, which calls for two new four-lane bridge spans with full shoulders and removal of the existing spans. The approval completes the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study and provides a path forward for the replacement project, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority. The MDTA says the new crossing will add $23 billion to the local economy and create more than 60,000 jobs. US 50 – 301 would also be widened to eight lanes, four in each direction, from west of Oceanic Drive to east of Cox Creek so traffic can flow onto the new spans. Design work is expected to start in 2028. If things stay on track, construction could begin as soon as 2032.

The Maryland Department of Transportation MVA has announced it will close all branch offices and full-service Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations in observance of the upcoming Veterans Day Holiday.  Veterans Day will be observed on Wednesday, November 11th with normal operations resuming on Thursday, November 12th. Customers can schedule an appointment at an MVA branch or complete more than 60 transactions with myMVAOnline Services accounts – anytime, anywhere and at their convenience. Customers can also use self-service VEIP kiosks, which are available 24 hours each day, throughout the holiday weekend. 

The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is asking for the communities help in identifying an individual who entered the Adidas Store at the Queenstown Outlets on October 20th and stole approximately $975 worth of merchandise. The suspect is described as a black male wearing a dark Abercrombie Hoodie, a NY ball cap and a dark backpack. If you have information related to this case please call the Anonymous Tip Line at 410-758-6666.