FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 3, 2016

ROUTINE INSPECTIONS TO RESULT IN TEMPORARY RAMP CLOSURES IN BALTIMORE CITY THIS SATURDAY

WHAT:          The ramp from southbound I-95 to MD 295 (Exit 52) will be closed temporarily to traffic. The detour route will direct motorists to I-695 (Exit  49A), to southbound MD 295 (Exit 7A).

The ramp from Hanover Street to southbound I-95 will be closed temporarily to traffic. The detour route will direct motorists to eastbound McComas Street, to a u-turn onto westbound McComas Street, to southbound I-95.    

The ramp from Keith Avenue to southbound I-95 will be closed temporarily to traffic.  The detour route will direct motorists to northbound I-95, to Boston Street, to southbound I-95.

WHEN:          Weather permitting, the ramp from Hanover Street to southbound I-95 will be closed Saturday, March 5, from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Weather permitting, the ramp from southbound I-95 to MD 295 (Exit 52) will be closed Saturday, March 5, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Weather permitting, the ramp from Keith Avenue to southbound I-95 will be closed Saturday, March 5, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHY:             Inspectors will be conducting routine annual facility inspections.

To view real-time traffic camera images on MDTA roadways, visit mdta.maryland.gov.  For real-time updates on major incidents follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TheMDTA.  Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheMDTA. 

The MDTA thanks motorists for their patience.

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