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

[Doug Kitchener]

Really - cool!  Heck, I wish I was over there - might be interesting to see.  Although, we have a reporter on the site... Alan??

:)



----- Original Message -----
> From: Frank Mahaney <fxmahaney.jr at gmail.com>
> To: Doug Kitchener <oldsdoug at hotmail.com>
> Cc: Frank Mahaney <fxm1 at cox.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 11:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] FW: Heavy Traffic Expected on Bay Bridge This Friday due to 2 Military Convoys
> 
> Ever since I can remember, the Washington NG has military exercises near bethany 
> beach..could this be it. I remember as a boy shooting cannon near Bethany at 
> small model planes near flak tower
> Francis X Mahaney, Jr.
> Washington,D.C
> United States of America
> fxm1 at cox.net
> 
> 
> 
> On Jun 27, 2012, at 11:03 AM, Doug Kitchener wrote:
> 
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>>  ?
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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.
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>>  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 
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