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Increased Baltimore Traffic. Keep your charm behind the wheel. Plan ahead. Don't tailgate or drive distracted.

South Bound: Mon - Thurs: 6-10 a.m., 4-6 p.m., Fri: 7-9 a.m., 3-9 p.m., Baltimore Heavy Commute Times Expect Delays Plan Ahead, Note: Times may vary from Incidents, holidays, weather and lane closures for needed work, such as overnight tube closures that regularly occur M - Th., North Bound: Mon - Thurs: 7-9 am. 2- 7 pm. Fri: 1-7 pm.

Heavy Commute Times. Plan Ahead.
  • I-95 and I-695 Highway SignsBaltimore drivers should PLAN AHEAD for increased traffic on I-95 & I-895.
  • Commuters should EXPECT LONGER RUSH-HOUR PERIODS & DELAYS during heavy commute times in the Baltimore metro area.

Note: Times may vary from incidents, holidays, weather and lane closures for needed work, such as overnight tube closures that regularly occur Monday through Friday.

 

 

Hazardous Materials and Height Restrictions for Tunnels

Vehicles carrying bottled propane gas in excess of 10 pounds per container (maximum of 10 containers), bulk gasoline, flammable liquids, explosives, radioactive and other hazardous materials are prohibited from using the Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-95) or the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895). Specific information on prohibited and permitted hazardous material transport through the tunnels can be found by visiting the Maryland Division of State Documents' website the Maryland Division of State Documents to view the applicable COMAR regulations: Title 11, Subtitle 7, Chapter 1 (11.07.01).

Oversize and overweight vehicles, including vehicles over 8’-6” in width, 13’-6” in height, 55’-0” in length and tractor trailers over 80,000 lbs should visit the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) Commercial Vehicle Operations website to review permit requirements and routing options.

Additional Info:

No Hazmats and Height Restrictions in Tunnels

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Baltimore Region Discount Plan Customers

DriveEzMD Logo and linkIf you are a Baltimore Region Discount Plan customer, you can still use your plan and get deep discounts at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel and Fort McHenry Tunnel. This plan also includes the JFK Highway and Hatem Bridge. But if your new commute doesn’t regularly include these facilities, and you want to cancel your Baltimore Region Discount Plan, the MDTA will credit any Unused Commuter Trip (UUCT) charges for your current cycle.

DriveEzMD is here to help with this process. Call 1-888-321-6824 or use our DriveEzMD.com webchat Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more about Commuter Plans and UUCTs by visiting DriveEzMD.com.

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