Traffic & Transit
Wind Warnings For Hatem, Tydings Bridges In Effect
Drivers should use caution crossing two bridges that connect Harford and Cecil counties Wednesday, officials say.
Wind warnings are in effect on several bridges in Maryland on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
The Maryland Transportation Authority issued the warnings Wednesday morning due to strong winds.
The Tydings Bridge, Hatem Bridge and I-695/Key Bridge are under wind warnings, the Maryland Transportation Authority reported after 10 a.m.
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Winds of 30 to 39 mph trigger wind warnings, transportation officials say.
Drivers of the following vehicles should use extra caution while crossing bridges during a wind warning: house trailers, box trailers, motorcycles, vehicles with roof-mount racks containing cargo or any other vehicle that may be subject to high winds.
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State transportation officials advise keeping both hands on the wheel and slowing down during periods of strong winds.
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