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The Maryland Department of Transportation is alerting drivers to an extended closure on westbound Rt. 50 due to an overturned fuel truck in Cambridge.

As many species of turtles enter peak nesting season in Maryland, state officials are urging drivers to slow down and watch for animals crossing roads in known nesting hotspots, including Deal Island Road in Somerset County and the Dover Bridge in Talbot County.

WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. -- There is a renewed emphasis on safe driving habits in construction zones. The push comes just after National Work Zone Awareness Week, as officials highlight the dangers road crews face while working only feet from passing vehicles.

Maryland's Department of Transportation says officials from the department will join Ocean City officials on Thursday, April 30 to launch the 2026 Walk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smart campaign.

Temporary changes are now in effect along a busy stretch of Route 50 near Hebron, as state crews work to complete safety improvements in the area.

Maryland's Department of Transportation State Highway Administration says a section of MD 90, also known as the Ocean City Expressway, will be closed overnight on Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18 for tree trimming maintenance.

Data shows an 18% decrease in road deaths since 2024, with 480 in 2025 down from 582. This marks the first time Maryland has seen fewer than 500 since 2014.

MDOT's Interactive Mapping tool shows the crash near Carmichael Road was reported around 6:07 a.m. on Jan. 12.