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Heavy Commute Times. Plan Ahead.

Back to School.  Back to Commuting.  Plan Ahead.

  • I-95 and I-695 Highway SignsBACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO COMMUTING. Baltimore drivers should PLAN AHEAD for increased traffic on I-95 & I-895.
  • Commuters should EXPECT LONGER RUSH-HOUR PERIODS & DELAYS during heavy commute times in the Baltimore metro area.
HEAVY COMMUTE TIMES SOUTHBOUND

MONDAY - THURSDAY:
6 - 10 a.m.
4 - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY:
7 - 9 a.m.
2 - 6 p.m.

HEAVY COMMUTE TIMES NORTHBOUND

MONDAY - THURSDAY:
2 - 7 p.m.

FRIDAY:
12 - 7 p.m.

Note: Times may vary from incidents, holidays, weather and lane closures for needed work, such as overnight tube closures that regularly occur Monday through Thursday.

Baltimore Commuters: Expect Delays. Plan Ahead. Help reduce the impact of the Key Bridge closure.

Hazardous Materials and Height Restrictions for Tunnels

Vehicles carrying bottled propane gas in excess of 10 pounds per container (maximum of 10 containers), bulk gasoline, flammable liquids, explosives, radioactive and other hazardous materials are prohibited from using the Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-95) or the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895). Specific information on prohibited and permitted hazardous material transport through the tunnels can be found by visiting the Maryland Division of State Documents' website the Maryland Division of State Documents to view the applicable COMAR regulations: Title 11, Subtitle 7, Chapter 1 (11.07.01).

Oversize and overweight vehicles, including vehicles over 8’-6” in width, 13’-6” in height, 55’-0” in length and tractor trailers over 80,000 lbs should visit the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) Commercial Vehicle Operations website to review permit requirements and routing options.

Additional Info:

No Hazmats and Height Restrictions in Tunnels

Alternative Routes Map

I-695 Key Bridge Detour: I-695 Closed on Outer Loop at MD 173 (exit 1) and inner loop at MD 151 (exit 42)

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Key Bridge Detour

Road ConeSoutheast I-695 closed on Outer Loop at MD 173 (exit 1) and Inner Loop closed at MD 151/North Point Boulevard (exit 42). Harbor Crossings alternate routes are I-95 or I-895 tunnels.

Key Bridge Rebuild Website

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Commuting Resources
Baltimore Region Discount Plan Customers

DriveEzMD Logo and linkIf you are a Baltimore Region Discount Plan customer, you can still use your plan and get deep discounts at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel and Fort McHenry Tunnel. This plan also includes the JFK Highway and Hatem Bridge. But if your new commute doesn’t regularly include these facilities, and you want to cancel your Baltimore Region Discount Plan, the MDTA will credit any Unused Commuter Trip (UUCT) charges for your current cycle.

DriveEzMD is here to help with this process. Call 1-888-321-6824 or use our DriveEzMD.com webchat Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more about Commuter Plans and UUCTs by visiting DriveEzMD.com.

Unsure of whether you have a Commuter Plan, or need to make some changes to your account? Sign on by visiting DriveEzMD.com or by downloading the DriveEzMD Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play.

For more info visit: www.driveezmd.com

Commuter Choice Maryland

MDOT Key Bridge Commuter Recourses

Free resources for employees and employers including program information, incentives, and support from Commuter Choice Maryland to find, use, and implement commuting options.

Follow Commuter Choice Maryland on FacebookInstagram, and LinkedIn.

incentTrip App

Instatrip App - Follow link to learn more,

Inspiring and Rewarding Maryland Commuters

Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download the incenTrip App.

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Finance and Administration Committee Meeting - October 10, 2024

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The SHA is hosting a career event for engineering positions throughout MDOT, including the MDTA, on October 16th from 10am to 3pm at its Baltimore City HQ building (707 N. Calvert Street).

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Oct 31

MDTA Board Meeting - October 31, 2024

9 AM

Livestream

This public meeting is livestreamed and archived on the MDTA Board Meeting Homepage. The MDTA Board Meeting homepage also provides access to the meeting schedule, materials, agenda and minutes.