EAGLE ALERT: Sykesville becomes first Carroll municipality to approve speed cameras

Sykesville becomes first Carroll municipality to approve speed cameras

Police Chief: It will be several months before cameras would be in place

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By Charles Schelle, Posted 2/22/10

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SYKESVILLE — Carroll County should have its first speed cameras installed this year following the Sykesville Town Council's vote tonight (Monday) to approve a speed camera ordinance.

At its meeting at the Town House and after a second public hearing, the council voted 5-1 in favor of speed cameras. Mayor Mike Miller and council members Leslie Reed, Frank Robert Jr., Ian Shaw and Chris True voted in favor while Councilman Leo Keenan voted against. Councilman Scott Sanzone was absent.

"I'm ecstatic," Police Chief John Williams Jr., told The Eagle. "Time and time again, the number one issue in our town is speeding, speeding, speeding."

The town expects to operate three mobile speed camera units in three school areas/zones for speed cameras:

• Ava Wanas Montessori School, 7590 College Road;

• Springfield Presbyterian School/Stepping Stones Pre-School, 7300 Spout Hill Road; and

• Sykesville Middle School, 7301 Springfield Ave.

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If hell owned an airline, Route 140 would be its landing strip.

DAYHOFF: Please enjoy Honoring the 'Hell Drivers of Taneytown,' in 1948 and today

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10/18/09

This month in history, 51 years to be exact, Taneytown bore witness to a "Dive Bomber Crash" at the fairgrounds.

A story in an October 1948 newspaper offers this exciting preview:

"The amazing 'Dive Bomber' crash, in which a daredevil sends a speeding stock sedan hurdling a two-ton truck and deliberately crashes his machine into a parked car, is listed as one of the featured thrillers scheduled at the Carroll County Fair grounds..."

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What a hoot.

I must confess, I had never heard of the "Hell Drivers" before. In fact, I always thought "hell drivers" was a reference to the friendly folks with whom we "share" Route 140.

If hell owned an airline, Route 140 would be its landing strip.

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State Highway Administration begins Md. 97 bridge work in Carroll County

State Highway Administration begins Md. 97 bridge work in Carroll County

For Immediate Release
Contacts: Kellie Boulware 410-545-0303 or Geoffrey McCammon 301-624-8131

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STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TO REHABILITATE MD 97 BRIDGE OVER MORGAN RUN IN CARROLL COUNTY

Bridge Deck to Be Replaced This Summer; Temporary Traffic Signals Will Maintain Northbound and Southbound Traffic

(June 8, 2009) – The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin a $1 million project this month to replace the bridge deck along MD 97 over Morgan Run in Carroll County. SHA anticipates completing the deck replacement in September, weather permitting. The bridge, built in 1959, is structurally sound; however the concrete deck (the riding surface on the bridge) is in need of replacement.

Crews are installing temporary traffic signals at both approaches of the bridge, which will maintain northbound and southbound MD 97 traffic during the deck replacement. Single-lane closures will continue this week for this phase, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., and Friday between midnight and 5 a.m. On Wednesday, June 17, SHA will close the southbound lane along MD 97 over Morgan Run, which is north of MD 26 (Liberty Road).

The deck of this bridge has out lived its usable life; SHA will replace the southbound side of the deck first, followed by the northbound side. The bridge carries approximately 14,500 vehicles a day. SHA awarded the contract to Anchor Construction. SHA encourages motorists to stay alert in work zones and slow down. Those who have questions about traffic operations along MD 97 or other State numbered routes in Carroll County may call SHA’s District 7 Office at 301-624-8100 or toll-free at 1-800-635-5119.

During the next several months there could be more than 350 work zones. Remember that work zones are not only large construction projects possibly taking years to complete, but smaller, mobile operations such as mowing, pothole repair and litter pick ups. Choose to make work zone safety your business at www.choosesafetyforlife.com.

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Traffic alert issued for Winfield/Woodbine for June 21 2009

Traffic alert issued for Winfield/Woodbine for June 21 2009

On June 21, 2009, between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation’s “TRI-T0-WIN” Events will be sponsoring a triathlon consisting of bicyclists and runners/walkers on the following primary roads to be utilized for the event: Liberty Rd./Rte. 26; Woodbine Rd./Rte. 94; Gillis Falls/Cabbage Spring Roads; and, Rte. 27.

The roads will remain open to traffic, however motorists should use caution and be aware of these other roadway users.

Also, motorists should be aware of any traffic control and directions provided by the Maryland State Police and Carroll County Sheriff’s Department.

Motorists are asked use alternate routes to avoid delays. The Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation thanks motorists for their patience and cooperation and reminds them to use caution while driving through these areas.

Contact:
Greg Safko, Race Director/Board Member
Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation
PH: 410-984-8170
gsafko AT melanomaresource.org

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Road closure: Maryland Route 27 at Tuc Rd in the City of Westminster

Westminster Police Department
36 Locust Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-848-4646

MEDIA ADVISORY – ROAD CLOSURE

Fri 9/26/2008 6:38 AM

The Westminster Police Department is currently handling a traffic collision on Maryland Route 27 at Tuc Rd in the City of Westminster.

A tractor-trailer struck a BGE power pole while attempting to make a u-turn, severely damaging the pole. There were no injuries from the accident but the power pole will need to be replaced before Route 27 can be reopened.

Route 27 is closed between Route 140 and Main Street in Westminster. It is anticipated that Route 27 may be closed until noon today while the power pole is replaced.

Detour routes include Pennsylvania Avenue or Center Street to Main Street.

Media contact: Captain Gerry Frischkorn, Westminster Police Department, (410) 848-638 or (410) 848-4646