Motorists Can Expect Overnight Lane and Ramp Closures
(October 6, 2022) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is continuing to prepare for an upcoming project to rehabilitate 10 bridges at the I-95/I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) interchange in the Arbutus area of Baltimore County. MDOT SHA will implement overnight lane closures next week, including interchange ramp closures on two nights for milling and paving work. All work is weather permitting.
As part of preparations, overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled as follows:
- Lane closures in both directions of I-95 between Caton Avenue and I-195: Each night, from Sunday, October 9, through Thursday, October 13, there will be a single right-lane closure beginning at 7 p.m., then a double right-lane closure at 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. the next morning.
- Closure of I-95 northbound ramp at exit 49A to I-695 eastbound (Outer Loop): This ramp will be closed overnight for two nights, from 8 p.m. Sunday, October 9, to 5 a.m. Monday, October 10, and again 8 p.m. Monday, October 10, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, October 11.
- DETOUR: Motorists needing to access I-695 eastbound from northbound I-95 will be directed to continue north to exit 50B at Caton Avenue. Motorists will proceed on Caton Avenue through the interchange to turn left at the next signal onto the ramp to southbound I-95. From southbound I-95, merge to left for the left-side exit 49A onto eastbound I-695 (Outer Loop).
- Closure of Outer Loop I-695 (southbound) ramp at exit 11A to northbound I-95: Overnight ramp closure will be required from 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, October 12. (NOTE: This ramp closure was originally scheduled for the previous night.).
- DETOUR: Motorists needing to access northbound I-95 from the Outer Loop will be directed south of I-95 to exit 9, Hollins Ferry Road. From there, they will turn right onto Hollins Ferry Road, then left at next signal onto the Inner Loop of I-695 (northbound). Motorists will proceed on the Inner Loop of I-695 past US 1 Alt. (Washington Boulevard) and onto northbound I-95.
During lane and ramp closures, motorists are encouraged to plan for extra travel time and consider alternate routes. Crews will use digital message boards, temporary signs and barrels to direct drivers safely through the nighttime work zone. MDOT SHA contractor Wagman Heavy Civil Inc., of York, Pa., will perform the work.
The larger project will install new riding surfaces on bridges within the I-95 / I-695 interchange, and also will replace concrete traffic barriers and parapets on the bridges. For additional information about the project, click here. Customers with questions about this work on I-95 and other projects on state-maintained roads in Baltimore County may call the MDOT SHA District 4 Office – Construction Division at 410-229-2300 or toll-free at 1-866-998-0367.
Maryland’s Move Over Law requires motorists to make a lane change or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing or parked vehicle displaying hazard warning lights, road flares or other caution signals. The expanded law is in place to protect emergency responders and motorists who encounter a roadside emergency.
Motorists in need may dial #77 on their mobile device for roadside assistance.
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Editor’s Note
From intersection improvements to widening and new interchange construction, MDOT SHA is investing in projects to enhance the commute and daily travel for millions of Marylanders. MDOT SHA maintains more than 2,500 bridges and 17,000 miles of non-toll state roads – the interstate, US and state numbered routes in Maryland’s 23 counties.