I-695 sign
Drivers Can Expect Overnight Double-Lane Closures
(September 7, 2023) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a project to resurface both directions of I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) between Wilkens Avenue and Southwestern Boulevard on Sunday. The pavement improvement project should be complete by mid-November, weather permitting.
Crews will work Sundays through Thursdays beginning with a single-lane closure at 8 p.m., followed by a double-lane closure at 10 p.m. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. the following day. During ramp resurfacing, drivers will be guided through detours using the interchanges. The work includes milling (removing the existing layer of asphalt), patching, paving, and restriping all lanes of I-695 in the project area.
The State’s contractor, CJ Miller Inc. of Hampstead, will use barrels, arrow boards, and message signs to safely guide motorists through the work zone.
The State Highway Administration understands temporary ramp and lane closures can be an inconvenience, but this work is necessary to ensure a safe and reliable transportation system. Motorists are asked to reduce speeds approaching and while in active work zones and move over – it’s the law.
Customers with questions may call the State Highway Administration District Four Office - Construction Division at 410-229-2300. Drivers can get the latest real-time travel conditions on the State Highway Administration’s CHART site.
Motorists in need may dial #77 on their mobile devices for roadside assistance.
For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, go to
Project Portal, or visit the homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to
md511.maryland.gov.