Harbor Crossings
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Baltimore 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.
Baltimore drivers should PLAN AHEAD for increased traffic on I-95 & I-895.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.
Fort McHenry Tunnel
Best times to travel:
Fort McHenry Tunnel - Northbound:
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AM |
Mid-Day |
PM |
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Mon |
Clear |
Before 2p |
After 7p |
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TWT |
Before 7a |
9a-2p |
After 8p |
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Fri |
Clear |
Before 1p |
After 7p |
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WKND |
Clear |
Clear |
Clear |
Fort McHenry Tunnel - Southbound:
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AM |
Mid-Day |
PM |
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Mon |
Before 6a |
After 10a |
Clear |
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TWT |
Before 6a |
10a-4p |
After 8p |
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Fri |
Clear |
Before 3p |
After 6p |
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WKND |
Clear |
Clear |
Clear |
Fort McHenry Tunnel
Times to Avoid:
Fort McHenry Tunnel - Northbound
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AM |
PM |
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Mon |
- |
2p-7p |
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TWT |
- |
2p-7p |
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Fri |
- |
2p-7p |
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WKND |
- |
- |
Fort McHenry Tunnel - Southbound
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AM |
PM |
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Mon |
7a-9a |
- |
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TWT |
6a-10a |
- |
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Fri |
- |
- |
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WKND |
- |
- |
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
Best times to travel:
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel - Northbound:
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AM |
Mid-Day |
PM |
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Mon |
Before 8a |
9a-2p |
After 7p |
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TWT |
Before 7a |
9a-2p |
After 8p |
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Fri |
Clear |
Before 1p |
After 8p |
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WKND |
Clear |
Clear |
Clear |
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel - Northbound:
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AM |
Mid-Day |
PM |
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Mon |
Before 6a |
10a-4p |
After 5p |
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TWT |
Before 6a |
10a-3p |
After 6p |
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Fri |
Before 6a |
8a-2p |
After 5p |
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WKND |
Clear |
Clear |
Clear |
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
Times to Avoid:
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel - Northbound
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AM |
PM |
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Mon |
- |
2p-7p |
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TWT |
7a-9p |
2p-7p |
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Fri |
- |
2p-7p |
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WKND |
- |
- |
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel - Southbound
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AM |
PM |
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Mon |
6p-10p |
4p-6p |
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TWT |
6a-10a |
4p-6p |
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Fri |
- |
3p-6p |
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WKND |
- |
- |
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:
Harbor Crossings Traffic Advisories
If 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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