Safety Perimeter Expanded Around Unsafe Glen Burnie Tower

Safety zone expands around structurally unsafe Glen Burnie office tower

One of Anne Arundel County's tallest buildings remains a danger to the public, as of Saturday evening.

Safety Perimeter Expanded Around Unsafe Glen Burnie Tower

Anne Arundel County officials also partially reopened Ritchie Highway after the 10-story Empire Towers building was deemed unsafe.

Inspectors deem Empire Towers in Glen Burnie unsafe after garage repairs

Inspectors in Anne Arundel County deemed a Glen Burnie landmark building unsafe. Concerns about the structural integrity of Empire Towers emerged Thursday as crews worked on a two-story underground parking garage. County officials confirmed on Friday that the building is unsafe because of structural integrity concerns. Authorities said construction in the underground parking garage compromised the structural integrity of the building. “We have t…

Officials expand safety zone around unstable Glen Burnie office building

Residents near the structurally unsound Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie are being asked to respect a 150-foot perimeter around the building, county officials said.

Empire Towers Safety Zone Expanded as County Widens Road Closures Around Unstable Building

Anne Arundel County has expanded the safety perimeter around Empire Towers in Glen Burnie as structural concerns continue at the 10-story office building, prompting additional road closures and new traffic restrictions. County officials announced Friday that a 150-foot safety perimeter has now been established around the building at 7310 Ritchie Highway based on recommendations from structural safety experts. The buffer represents one and a half…