[Scan-DC] FW: Heavy Traffic Expected on Bay Bridge This Friday due to 2 Military Convoys

[Doug Kitchener]

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Anybody have any idea what this is about?  Might be some interesting radio traffic... Bay Bridge Detachment of MD Transportation Authority Police operates on 453.575.

Any ideas about military frequencies?











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> Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:25:31 -0400 
> From: mdta at baybridge.com 
> To: oldsdoug at hotmail.com 
> Subject: 6/27/12 -- HEAVY FRIDAY TRAFFIC EXPECTED DUE TO CONVOY 
>  
>  
> HEAVY FRIDAY TRAFFIC EXPECTED AT BAY BRIDGE 
> Motorists Advised to Travel Off-Peak, Call 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) for  
> Current Traffic Conditions 
>  
> Due to two military convoys, motorists should expect high traffic  
> volumes on Friday, June 29, at approximately 12 noon, when 27 vehicles  
> will arrive eastbound at the bridge, and at approximately 1 p.m., when  
> 61 vehicles will arrive eastbound at the bridge. The MDTA will direct  
> the groups to the far-right side of the toll plaza. 
>  
> Weather permitting, the MDTA will implement two-way traffic operations  
> to help alleviate delays and encourages motorists to travel off-peak.  
> The best times to travel are: 
> Thursday and Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. 
> Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. 
> Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. 
>  
> This summer season has been very busy so far with travel to the Shore.  
> Mid-day traffic returning from the Shore on Sundays has led to back-ups  
> along the westbound US 50/301 corridor. Travel off-peak when returning  
> home on Sundays - travel before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Expect major  
> delays when traveling during peak hours. 
>  
> The MDTA urges motorists to stay alert and use caution when traveling  
> the bridge: 
> • Call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726) for 24/7 traffic conditions at  
> the bridge. 
> • Visit baybridge.com to view live traffic cameras at the bridge and to  
> sign up for traffic and email alerts. 
> • Obey posted speed limits and overhead lane-control signals. 
> • Stay alert -- do not change lanes or "sightsee" while traveling over  
> the bridge. 
> • Make sure your vehicle is "road ready"-- one disabled vehicle can  
> cause extensive backups. 
> • If your vehicle becomes disabled, remain inside your vehicle and call  
> #77 for assistance. 
> • For Statewide traffic conditions, visit 511md.org. 
>  
> Thank you for your patience and cooperation. 
> Division of Communications 
> 2310 Broening Highway, Suite 160 
> Baltimore, MD  21224 
> 1-866-713-1596