***TRAFFIC ALERT*** MDOT SHA PERFORMS BRIDGE REMOVAL WORK FOR I-95/I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY) BRIDGES OVER SUITLAND PARKWAY IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY

I-495 sign

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(June 26, 2020) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will begin preliminary removal work to the I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) bridges over Suitland Parkway in Prince George's County on Sunday.

Crews will close three northbound lanes on I-95/I-495 from Allentown Road to MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) and on southbound I-95/I-495 from MD 4 to Allentown Road. Lane closures will be in effect 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday, July 2 as crews shift traffic. Learn more about the project HERE.

MDOT SHA works hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones for our crews as well as our customers. Drivers need to stay alert, focus on driving and, look for reduced speed limits, as well as other pattern changes. Drive like you work here and slowdown in construction zones.

For a list of all major MDOT SHA projects, go to Project Portal. Visit our homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov.

Editor’s Note

MDOT SHA has a record number of highway construction projects underway across the state to reduce congestion and improve safety.  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.

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