MDTA Traffic Advisories

Tuesday, May 21, at approximately 7:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, the ramp from southbound I-95 to Eastern Avenue (Exit 59) will be partially closed for Baltimore City water main work on Eastern Avenue.  The ramp's two right lanes to westbound Eastern Avenue will be closed.  Baltimore City will have additional lane closures on westbound Eastern Avenue.

The detour route will direct motorists to eastbound Eastern Avenue, to North Point Boulevard, to westbound Eastern Avenue.

Ramp lanes reopening is subject to pending work progress.

Remember to follow the MDTA at twitter.com/TheMDTA and facebook.com/TheMDTA for the latest updates.

Know Before You Go - call 511 or visit MD511.org.

The MDTA thanks motorists for their patience.

BRIDGE DECK PROJECT UNDERWAY ON RAMP FROM NORTHBOUND I-97 TO NORTHBOUND I-895

   Ramp closed 24/7 for three months      

The ramp from northbound I-97 to northbound I-895 will be continuously closed (24/7) for approximately three months.  The detour route will direct motorists to westbound I-695 (Inner Loop), to northbound MD 295, to northbound I-895.  The ramp from MD 2 (Ritchie Highway) to northbound I-895 will remain open during the three-month closure period.  Single-lane and shoulder closures may be in effect on I-895 during off-peak hours.

Although the I-895 ramp will be closed for three months, the total project is expected to last until early 2014.  The Marksmen Company of Baltimore will remove the existing concrete deck surface and replace it with a latex modified concrete overlay.  Work also includes drainage improvements and miscellaneous structural repairs.

Portable and overhead electronic message signs will display travel information.  For information on the MDTA's other facility preservation projects, or to view real-time traffic camera images on MDTA roadways, visit mdta.maryland.gov.  For statewide travel conditions, visit MD511.org or call 511.

Follow the MDTA at twitter.com/TheMDTA and facebook.com/TheMDTA.

The MDTA thanks its customers for their patience and reminds them to Stay Alert So No One Gets Hurt!!

###

BRIDGE WORK AND INSPECTIONS ON NICE BRIDGE WILL BE LIFTED THURSDAY, MAY 23 - MONDAY, MAY 27, 2013

Bridge work and inspection operations will resume Tuesday, May 28, 2013.

The Nice Bridge is currently reduced to one lane with flagging operations alternating northbound and southbound traffic during the following overnight off-peak hours: Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning and Friday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning.

Daytime flagging operations are during the following off-peak hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Trucks greater than 10-feet wide will not be permitted to cross the bridge during flagging operations. Every effort will be made to cross all vehicles exceeding 10-feet from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Drivers of vehicles exceeding the width restriction must call 301-259-4444 to obtain approval and schedule an escort.  Calls must be made one hour prior to arrival at the bridge and will only be accepted between 8 a.m. and  4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

When traveling through work zones:

·         Slow Down Obey posted speed limits.

·         Be Courteous Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.

·         Pay Attention to Work Zone Signs, Equipment and Flaggers They help drivers move safely.

·         Avoid Distracted Driving Devote your full attention to the road.

Remember to follow the MDTA at twitter.com/TheMDTA and facebook.com/TheMDTA for the latest updates.

Know Before You Go - call 511 or visit MD511.org. 

Stay Alert So No One Gets Hurt!

Bay Bridge (US 50/301)

Lane Closures and Traffic Patterns

Scheduled for the Week of May 19 - 25, 2013

 All work will be performed weather permitting.  The MDTA urges motorists to drive with caution and obey all traffic-control devices and lane-control signals.  Lane closures are subject to change and closure times are dependent on traffic volumes. 

TOLL DOLLARS AT WORK

The westbound span may be closed Sunday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning and Monday through Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for preservation/maintenance work.  Two-way traffic will operate on the eastbound span during the full westbound span closures.

One lane of the eastbound span may be closed Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for preservation/maintenance work.  Two-way traffic will operate on the westbound span.

When daytime two-way traffic is in effect on the westbound span, toll lanes 1 through 5, on the left side of the toll plaza, will be directed into contra-flow traffic on the westbound span.  Motorists wishing to use an E-ZPass^® Only lane to access the eastbound span should use toll lanes 6 or 9.

REMINDER: NEW lane markings and rumble strips have been installed  on the westbound span.  Lane changes between the left and center lanes are PROHIBITED for the entire span.

Know Before You Go - call 511 or visit MD511.org.  Follow the MDTA at twitter.com/TheMDTA, facebook.com/TheMDTA and mdta.maryland.gov.

###

The Westbound Tunnel is scheduled to be closed at 9 p.m. on the evenings of May 20, 21 and 22, 2013, for concrete roadway work, priority lighting repairs and maintenance operations.  Re-opening is scheduled to take place at 4:30 a.m. the following mornings.

The Eastbound Tunnel is scheduled to be closed at 9 p.m. on the evenings of May 22, 2013, for concrete roadway work and maintenance operations.  Re-opening is scheduled to take place at 4:00 a.m. the following mornings.

This is a tentative schedule that is subject to change at any time with little notice due to weather, traffic conditions, emergency incidents or priority closures.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 15, 2013

Contact:          Tamory Winfield

 410-537-1017

CONCRETE POURS SCHEDULED FOR HATEM BRIDGE (US 40) UNDERWATER REPAIRS ON MAY 18 - 19

Work to result in construction-related noise and additional truck traffic

WHAT:           The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has scheduled concrete pours for foundation repair work on the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge (US 40) in Harford and Cecil counties. Nearby residents, motorists, business owners and their customers may experience higher than normal levels of construction-related noise and additional truck traffic during this time.  The truck route is as follows:  Westbound US 40, to Otsego Street, to Water Street.

WHEN:           Saturday, May 18, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19.  In the event of inclement weather or other variables, work also may be performed Wednesday, May 22 through Thursday, May 23.

WHY:              Work is part of a preservation project to perform underwater foundation (concrete piers/bridge supports) repairs to the Hatem Bridge and is necessary to secure the structural integrity of the bridge piers.

The nearly $48 million project is anticipated to be complete by fall 2014.  A similar project to perform underwater foundation and substructure repairs to the Millard E. Tydings Memorial Bridge on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (Interstate 95) began in October 2011.

To view real-time traffic camera images on MDTA roadways, visit mdta.maryland.gov.  Know Before You Go!  Call 511 or visit MD511.org for statewide travel information.

Follow the MDTA at twitter.com/TheMDTA and facebook.com/TheMDTA.

The MDTA thanks motorists for their patience.

                                                                                        ###

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 14, 2013

 Contact:          Tamory Winfield

 410-537-1017

BRIDGE DECK REPAIRS TO RESULT IN OVERNIGHT CLOSURE OF RAMP FROM       NORTHBOUND I-95 TO MORAVIA ROAD

THIS THURSDAY

WHAT:            Weather permitting, the exit ramp in Baltimore City from northbound I-95 to Moravia Road (Exit 60) will be closed temporarily to traffic.

 WHEN:           Thursday, May 16, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, the exit from northbound I-95 to Moravia Road (Exit 60) is scheduled to be closed.                      

                         The detour route will direct motorists to eastbound Pulaski Highway (US 40, Exit 61), to northbound 66^th Street, to westbound Philadelphia Road (US 7), to Moravia Park Drive, to Moravia Road.

 WHY:              Crews will be performing routine bridge deck repairs.

To view real-time traffic camera images on MDTA roadways, visit mdta.maryland.gov.  Know Before You Go!  Call 511 or visit MD511.org for statewide travel information.

Follow the MDTA at twitter.com/TheMDTA and facebook.com/TheMDTA.

The MDTA thanks motorists for their patience.

###

Contact:         Tamory Winfield

                       410-537-1017

Facility: (I-895) Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

(I-895) Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Closures for the Week of May 14, 2013

The Westbound Tunnel is scheduled to be closed at 9:00pm on the evenings of May 14, 15 and 16, 2013 for concrete roadway work, priority lighting repairs and maintenance operations.  Re-opening is scheduled to take place at 4:00am the following mornings.

This is a tentative schedule that is subject to change at any time with little notice due to weather, traffic conditions, emergency incidents, or priority closures.