Caution: Baltimore Beltway Closings Ahead
Shutdown for bridge repairs to be among most extensive since I-695 was completed
Parts of the Beltway will be closed during the next three months as the Maryland Transportation Authority repairs a faulty drawbridge over Curtis Creek in Southeast Baltimore, forcing some motorists to make lengthy detours to reach the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Georgia DOT Announces Construction
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Ga DOT announces construction
Cordele Dispatch I-75 northbound traffic has recently been shifted between mile marker 39 and mile marker 55 to allow for new construction. This project requires much of the … |
Winter Driving Tips: Controlling a Skid
So we’re not Ice Road Truckers. We still can prepare for the most common ice driving hazard we’re likely to face in the moderate winter clime of Washington. Steve Gorman of Falls Church told me that on the night of Dec. 18, as the blizzard was leaving its first couple of inches, he and his teenage son set out on an unusual mission: They went to a high school parking lot, where his son, who has a learner’s permit, could practice getting into and out of skids. Gorman said he had done the same practicing when he was his son’s age. A month later, he found myself in a skid heading toward an oncoming bus. Instead of panicking, he said, he steered into the skid and got control of the car. He said his son drove him on family errands in the days after the storm to continue improving his
Georgia DOT Announces Proposed Construction Activities For I-75
Georgia DOT reports the following construction activities are tentatively planned for the period of January 1 through January 8.
Travel Forecast Iffy for New Year’s Eve
The Capital Weather Gang is looking at a potential mix of rain and snow for Thursday, New Year’s Eve. It’s not just the nighttime celebrations that could be affected. This also will be a plain-old early getaway day for lots of people looking forward to a three-day weekend. The District’s transportation and public works crews are preparing to deal with the potential for a wintry mix early Thursday morning. (Notice how many hedges I built into that forecast, and you’ll want to be on the lookout for weather and travel updates.) The District Snow Team — the departments of transportation and public works — are planning now for a full deployment from 3 a.m. Thursday through early Thursday afternoon, when they think temperatures could rise above freezing and any snow or ice would change to rain. That means they will be ready to deploy their anti-icing units, pre-treating bridges and
South of the Border Hopes To See Next Boom
South of the Border, located in Dillon S.C., is known for its giant sombrero, mini-golf course and endearing mascot, Pedro. The resort also offers a little taste of Mexican cuisine with restaurants.
Arizona I-10 Pavement Repair Near Casa Grande Scheduled Dec. 30 & 31
PHOENIX - Traffic on eastbound Interstate 10 near Casa Grande will be restricted to one lane from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 30 and Thursday Dec. 31. Travelers are advised that the speed limit in that area will be reduced to 45 mph.
7 Things To Do In Orlando In January
Orlando - We Still Have Palm Trees In January
January is a great time to visit Orlando, Florida if you’re not a fan of crowds or oppressive heat. The humidity is usually next to nothing, and most of the holiday visitors have packed up and headed home. But there’s still plenty of things to do in Orlando in January.
7 Things To Do In January In Orlando
Disney Marathon in Orlando in January
1. Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend – January 7 – January 10, 2010
Strap on your sneakers and run 26.2 miles through all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks. The weekend also features a half marathon, a family 5k run and races for the kids. Disney’s Health & Fitness Expo also runs all weekend long at the Wide World of Sports Complex and features celebrity athlete speakers, fitness seminars and a product expo for health and exercise fans.
Rescued Manatee at Blue Springs State Park
2. Blue Spring Manatee Festival – January 23 & 24, 2010
North of Orlando, in Volusia County’s Orange City, you’ll find a local festival offering crafts, face painting, games and rides. But the highlight of the event is the chance to catch a shuttle over to Blue Spring State Park to watch hundreds of manatee in their natural habitat.
Scottidsh Highland Games in January
3. Central Florida Scottish Highland Games – January 16 & 17, 2010
Hosted in Winter Springs, the Scottish Highland Games provides a truly unique festival experience. Watch (or participate in!) athletic events like the open stone put, hammer toss, and caber toss. The festival also includes a dance competition and a whisky tasting event. Tickets for the weekend are $20 for adults.
4. Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities – January 23 – 31, 2010
Taking place the last week of January each year in Eatonville and throughout Orange County, Florida, this multi-day, multi-disciplinary event celebrates the life and work of 20th century writer, folklorist and anthropologist, Zora Neale Hurston, as well as the cultural contributions of people of African ancestry across the world. The festival features writers’ forums, lectures by well-known novelists, art exhibitions and live music. January 30th is the festival’s Family Day and features an outdoor art festival. Event details available online.
5. Sunshine Regional Chili Cook-Off – January 17, 2010
Each year, Kissimmee, Florida hosts this International Chili Society sanctioned event at the Kissimmee Lakefront Park. The competition will offer more than $4,000 in cash/prizes, including $1,000 for the 1st place winner and airfare to attend the World Finals. Although pre-registration is required to compete, the public can watch, sample and vote as all the cooking is done on site. The event also features live entertainment, a beer garden, children activities, and, of course, food vendors.
6. Light Up UCF – January 1 – 10, 2010
Light Up UCF starts in November and continues on through the first week of January. Enjoy ice skating, a light show, film festival and live music. Visit the website for specific event information for each day.
7. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus – January 14 – 17, 2010
Run away to the circus in January
The circus is coming to Orlando’s Amway Arena this January. Catch the animals, the tight-rope walkers, the clowns and the motorcycle troupe. Beginning 90 minutes before each show, families can get up close with some of their favorite animal performers in the free Animal Open House. And then, starting one hour before the show, guests can join on the arena floor for the All Access Pre-show, free to all ticket holders. Tickets start at $25 and are available at www.ringling.com.
Of course, all of the amusement parks, museums and shopping malls are still open all over Orlando in January, too!
Photo Credits: Britt Reints, mighty-J, Britt Reints, Scottish Highland Games, Ringling Bros.
Tennessee I-75 Projects in Catoosa Continue Through 2010
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Interstate 75 projects in Catoosa will continue through 2010
Chattanooga Times Free Press Staff Photo by Matt Fields-Johnson Construction continues on Interstate 75 in Catoosa County, Ga. Work on the bridges and on Cloud Springs Road between the … |
St. Augustine Beach
It’s no secret. I adore it. St. Augustine Beach, that is.
Why?
Well, first, you can drive right out on it, so you don’t even have to carry your cooler. Plus it has that great surf and that outdoor water play-ground and… you know something?