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Temporary Lane and Ramp Closures Scheduled for Week of August 6-11
(August 3, 2023) - The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has scheduled weekend, weeknight and weekday ramp and lane closures within the I-95/I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) interchange in the Arbutus area of southwestern Baltimore County between Sunday night, August 6 and Friday afternoon, August 11.
The ongoing ramp and lane closures are required as part of the State Highway Administration’s rehabilitation project for 10 bridges within the interchange. Learn more about the multi-bridge project here.
Beginning Sunday night, August 6, motorists can expect the following:
Overnight Lane Closures
- Southbound I-95 at I-695: Overnight single-lane closures at 7 p.m., followed by double left-lane closures between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. the next day, Sunday through Thursday, August 6-10.
- Northbound I-95 at I-695: Overnight single-lane closures at 7 p.m., followed by double left-lane closures between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. the next day, Sunday through Thursday, August 6-10.
Overnight Ramp Closures
- Ramp from northbound I-95 to westbound I-695 (inner loop): Closure and detour overnight, 8 p.m.-5 a.m. the next day, Sunday through Thursday, August 6-10. Detour: Exit onto Caton Avenue, go west on Caton Avenue, proceed to ramp to southbound I-95 and then take southbound I-95 to westbound I-695 (inner loop).
Daytime Lane Closures
- Sulphur Spring Road under I-95: Lane shifts and/or lane closures with flagging operations to control two-way traffic between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, August 7-11.
All work schedules are pending weather and other construction factors. Contractor Wagman Heavy Civil Inc. will perform the work and will use digital message boards, temporary signs, and barrels to safely guide drivers through the area.
The State Highway Administration understands temporary and ramp closures can be an inconvenience, but the work is necessary to maintain and improve the transportation system for all. Drivers are asked to stay alert, stay focused, look for reduced speed limits as well as driving pattern changes, and slow down in construction zones.
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.