FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oct. 27, 2017

**UPDATED SCHEDULE**

WORK TO RESULT IN TEMPORARY CLOSURES OF

I-95 RAMPS IN BALTIMORE CITY THIS SATURDAY

WHAT: The ramp from northbound I-95 to Russell Street (Exit 52) will be closed temporarily to traffic. The detour will direct motorists to I-395 (Exit 53), to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, to Lee Street, to Russell Street.

The ramp from southbound I-95 to Keith Avenue (Exit 56) will be closed temporarily to traffic. The detour will direct motorists to O'Donnell Street (Exit 57), to South Newkirk Street, to Newgate Avenue, to New Vail Street, to Keith Avenue.

Note: The last exit for HAZMAT vehicles before the Fort McHenry Tunnel will be Exit 57 (O'Donnell Street).

WHEN: Weather permitting, the northbound I-95 to Russell Street ramp closure will occur Saturday, Oct. 28, from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Weather permitting, the southbound I-95 to Keith Avenue ramp closure will occur Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHY: Crews will be performing annual inspections.

Note: The previously scheduled ramp closure from southbound I-95 to MD 295 (Exit 52) has been canceled for Saturday, Oct. 28.

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

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