Dossier
Route 50
Coverage of Route 50 in the Nexus archive.
- Portion of I-97 in Anne Arundel Co. buckles under extreme heat
A portion of Interstate 97 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, buckled due to extreme heat, causing concrete slabs and rebar to protrude across northbound lanes. Maryland Department of Transportation crews initially allowed traffic to use the median to bypass the damage, with delays expected through the holiday weekend. A similar incident occurred on Route 50 during a 2012 heat wave.
- Route 50 paving project set to bring upgrades to Ballston Spa
A paving project along Route 50 in Ballston Spa is set to begin on June 8. The project will fully rehabilitate the road from Front Street to 'V-Corners,' covering Milton Avenue and Church Avenue.