FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Feb. 24, 2016

ROUTINE INSPECTIONS TO RESULT IN TEMPORARY RAMP CLOSURES IN BALTIMORE CITY THIS WEEKEND

WHAT: The ramp from southbound I-95 to northbound I-395 (Exit 53) will be closed temporarily to traffic. The detour route will direct motorists to Caton Avenue (Exit 50), to northbound I-95, to northbound I-395 (Exit 53).

The ramp from Hanover Street to southbound I-95 will be closed temporarily to traffic. The detour route will direct motorists to eastbound McComas Street, to a u-turn onto westbound McComas Street, to southbound I-95.

The ramp from Pulaski Highway (US 40) to southbound I-95 will be closed temporarily to traffic. The detour route will direct motorists to Erdman Avenue, to Kane Street, to southbound I-95.

The ramp from northbound I-395 to Lee Street will be closed temporarily to traffic. The detour route will direct motorists to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, to Pratt Street, to Howard Street.

WHEN: Weather permitting, the ramp from southbound I-95 to northbound I-395 (Exit 53) and the ramp from Hanover Street to southbound I-95 will be closed Saturday, Feb. 27, from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Weather permitting, the ramp from Pulaski Highway (US 40) to southbound I-95 will be closed Saturday, Feb. 27, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Weather permitting, the ramp from northbound I-395 to Lee Street will be closed Sunday, Feb. 28, from 3:30 to 10 a.m.

WHY: Inspectors will be conducting routine annual facility inspections.

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The MDTA thanks motorists for their patience.

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