Work to result in weekend-long detour of southbound I-895 at Moravia Road

ROSEDALE, MD—Southbound I-895 at Moravia Road in Baltimore will be closed to traffic temporarily over the weekend. A detour will direct motorists to Moravia Road (Exit 14) with access to westbound Route 40 or southbound I-95. Weather permitting, work will begin at 10 p.m. on Friday, October 2nd and last until 4:30 a.m. Monday, October 5th. Crews will be performing […]

Traffic pattern to switch as work continues on I-895 bridge project in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—The next phase of the Maryland Transportation Authority’s $189 million Interstate 895 bridge replacement project will involve a change in traffic patterns beginning this month. In November 2018, the MDTA began the I-895 Bridge Project to replace the 60-year-old bridge north of the Harbor Tunnel. Two-way traffic has been in place on the I-895 southbound bridge between the Baltimore […]

Heavy Labor Day weekend traffic anticipated in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD – As summer comes to an unofficial close, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reminds the more than 2.4 million motorists anticipated to travel its bridges, tunnels and roadways over the Labor Day holiday weekend to plan ahead, to travel off-peak, and to put safety first. This total represents a 1% increase in traffic volumes compared to last year. […]

MDTA I-895 administration building reopens, toll plazas accepting cash payment

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has reopened the administration building, cash lanes, and E-ZPass Customer Service Center at the Interstate 895/Baltimore Harbor Tunnel facility. The Harbor Tunnel toll plaza is back to normal operations. Cash customers can now stop at the toll booths to make payment. MDTA officials closed the building on Tuesday out of an abundance […]

MDTA offices along I-895 to remain closed Wednesday as health officials test water systems

UPDATE: The MDTA administration office and toll plazas along I-895 have reopened for business. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) administration building at the Interstate 895/Baltimore Harbor Tunnel toll plaza will remain closed on Wednesday, though the toll plaza will remain operational, as state and Baltimore City health officials test for possible sources of […]

MDTA employees contract Legionnaires’ disease, I-895 offices closed

UPDATE 2: The MDTA administration office and toll plazas along I-895 have reopened for business. UPDATE: MDTA offices along I-895 will remain closed on Wednesday. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Transportation Authority announced on Tuesday that its administration building at the Interstate 895/Baltimore Harbor Tunnel toll plaza will be closed on Tuesday and the toll booths […]

Crash causes heavy delays along I-95 in Rosedale

Crews were on the scene of a Monday morning crash along Interstate 95 on Monday morning. The crash was reported along southbound I-95 in Rosedale at about 10 a.m. The Maryland Transportation Authority reports that the three right lanes of southbound I-95 are blocked just prior to the I-895 split. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should […]