I-83 sign
Motorists Can Expect 15-minute Stops for Utility Work Between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
(August 17, 2023) – The Maryland State Highway Administration and Maryland State Police have scheduled two early morning temporary traffic total traffic stops on all lanes in both directions of I-83 (Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway) on Sunday, August 20 in Parkton, Baltimore County.
The traffic delays will allow a telecommunications utility company (Xfinity/Comcast) to safely drag a new transmission cable across all lanes of I-83 at the Downes Road bridge over I-83. The two traffic stops on southbound and northbound I-83 may take place at any time Sunday 2 a.m.-6 a.m. and each traffic stop will last up to 15 minutes at a time.
Drivers are asked to plan for extra travel time, stay alert, stay focused, look ahead for traffic slowdowns on I-83 between Exit 36, MD 439 (Old York Road) and Exit 33, MD 45 (York Road) and follow directions of MSP troopers and traffic control personnel deployed along this section of I-83.
In case of inclement weather, the utility work and traffic stops will take place on a later date. Customers who have questions about this work may contact the State Highway Administration District 4 Office – Utility Section at 410-229-2300 or toll-free at 1-866-998-0367.
The State Highway Administration understands temporary traffic stops for utility infrastructure work can be an inconvenience, but the work is necessary to maintain consistent and reliable utility service.
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.