I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension - Home

This project continues the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA's) efforts to provide a safe and reliable drive for its customers. In addition, improvements will increase quality of life for numerous communities with the construction of several new noise walls, the replacement or rehabilitation of seven bridges that are more than 50 years old, improving water quality, and the construction of two new Park and Ride facilities. The Park and Rides are designed with 200-275 parking spaces and include bicycle facilities and accommodations for transit connections for Maryland Transit Administration and Harford Transit LINK services.

The northbound extension from MD 43 to MD 152 opened to traffic in December 2024, with the full extension to north of MD 24 expected to open to traffic by the end of 2027. The improvements will provide customers with the option of using the general purpose/non-tolled lanes or using the ETLs. The ETLs will provide a smoother more reliable commuting experience in exchange for a variable toll allowing motorists to enjoy relatively congestion-free travel and maintain steady speeds including those traveling by transit.

News/What’s New

NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON SOUTHBOUND I-95 SOUTH OF MD 24 IN HARFORD COUNTY
Traffic Split Lifted; Work Zone Speed Limit Remains 55 mph

Baltimore (September 15, 2026) – On or about September 18, a new traffic pattern will take effect on southbound I-95 just south of the MD 24 interchange. Since February 2026, traffic has operated in a split pattern, with a barrier wall separating the left lane from the right lanes. The new pattern will remove that configuration and shift southbound I-95 lanes to the right of the work zone. Barrier walls will separate traffic from crews in the work area.

New Traffic Pattern Map (PDF Download)

To prepare for the new traffic pattern, the left lane on southbound I-95 will be closed overnight:

• Thursday, September 17, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, September 18.

Dates and times are subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors.

The work zone speed limit will remain 55 mph and Automated Speed Enforcement will remain in effect for the safety of workers and motorists. The MDTA appreciates your patience and reminds drivers to slow down, stay alert, and use caution while traveling through work zones. Motorists should plan ahead and consider traveling off-peak hours to avoid delays.

The work is part of the MDTA’s I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension Program between MD 43 and north of MD 24 that will help reduce delays and improve travel along northbound I-95 between Baltimore and Harford counties.

For more information, or to sign up for e-mail notifications, visit mdta.maryland.gov/I95ETLNB/home.html.

I-95 ETL Northbound Extension 2025 Program Update

Project Map

Photos

Additional Information:

• New Traffic Pattern on Southbound I-95, near MD 24 Interchange in Harford County (Video Archive Link)
• Traffic Alert: NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON SOUTHBOUND I-95 SOUTH OF MD 24 IN HARFORD COUNTY (PDF Download)
• ETL Handout 2026-09-03 (PDF Download)
• Traffic Alert: NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON MD 24 BRIDGE OVER I-95 (PDF Download)
• MDTA Press Release 12-16-2024
• MDTA Celebrates 10 Years Of The I-95 Express Toll Lanes (Video Archive Link)

Contact Information:

Maryland Transportation Authority
Attn: Nafiz Alqasem, PE
Deputy Director of Project Development
Office of Engineering and Construction
8019 Corporate Drive, Suite F
Nottingham, MD 21236
[email protected]

Comments can be submitted by either U.S. mail or email to the above addresses.

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