Today in Columbia: More Rain; Good News for Drivers

The Weather:

"Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 a.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10 a.m and 2 p.m, then scattered showers after 2 p.m. High near 62. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 21 mph decreasing to between 10 and 13 mph. — The National Weather Service

Good News for Drivers:

A tip of the hat to reader Jenny Lai, who told Patch via a Facebook comment that the Rt. 175 eastbound ramp from U.S. Rt 29 reopened on Tuesday.

Lai's comment came in several hours before the press release from the State Highway Administration announcing the reopening of the ramp.

SHA closed the ramp in August as part of its $1.3 million project to resurface the eastbound and westbound MD 175 bridges over U.S. 29, according to the statement.

Remaining work includes painting the girders and roadway pavement markings, which should be complete by next spring.

When scheduling a trip, SHA reminds motorists to plan ahead and check travel conditions by calling 511 or visiting www.md511.org.

And thanks again, Jenny!

Homework Reminder:

Don't forget to take pictures of your family's Thanksgiving gathering and send them to Patch for a photo gallery of your celebrations.

Send photos, along with all relevant information, including names of everyone pictured, to marge.neal@patch.com.

Headlines You May Have Missed Tuesday:

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AAA Says Prepare for Madness on Maryland Highways This Thanksgiving

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