Temporary Overnight Closures of Northbound I-695 at Exit 38, MD 150 This Weekend, March 18 - 20

(March 16, 2016) – The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is continuing the reconstruction of the bridge carrying northbound I-695 (Baltim​ore Beltway) over the Northeast Creek tributary of the Back River.  The outer loop bridge is just prior to the I-695/MD 702 (Southeast Freeway) split in Essex.

This weekend, contractor crews will pour a new concrete bridge deck (riding surface).  To ensure the safety of drivers and contractor crews, SHA will close the bridge and northbound

I-695 will be detoured at exit 38, MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) from:

• 10 p.m. Friday, March 18 until 6 a.m. Saturday, March 19

• 10 p.m. Saturday, March 19 until 6 a.m. Sunday, March 20

• 10 p.m. Sunday, March 20 until 6 a.m. Monday, March 21

During the temporary night-time bridge closures, Maryland State Police will stop and detour traffic onto exit 38, eastbound MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) through Essex to northbound MD 702 and back to I-695.  SHA and its contractor will use digital message boards, temporary traffic signs, and barrels to guide motorists through the detour route.

SHA awarded the $5.3 million contract to Allan Myers, Inc. of Fallston.  In addition to replacement of the concrete deck, the bridge rehabilitation project includes:; replacement of the steel girders; roadway shoulder reconstruction; bridge and highway drainage improvements; pavement resurfacing on the bridge approaches; installation of new traffic signs and pavement markings.

During the next year, there will be temporary single lane closures on northbound I-695 (outer loop) at the bridge during off-peak hours on weeknights, with one 11-foot lane remaining open on the bridge at all times.  The bridge rehabilitation project began summer 2015 and will be complete late fall 2016, weather permitting.

Citizens with questions about projects on the Baltimore Beltway within Baltimore County may contact SHA’s District Four Office at 410-229-2300, toll-free at 1-866-998-0367 or by email: shadistrict4@sha.state.md.us. Follow SHA on Twitter @MDSHA.  Maryland features FREE 511 traveler information! Call 511 or 1-800-331-5603 or visit www.md511.org for current travel information including road work and traffic conditions.