Oct. 7, 2016 MARYLAND FLEET WEEK & AIR SHOW TO BRING ADDED TRAFFIC TO I-95/I-395 IN BALTIMORE Motorists Urged To Plan Ahead & Allow Additional Travel Time BALTIMORE, MD - As the City of Baltimore gears up for the Maryland Fleet Week & Air Show, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reminds motorists to anticipate delays, plan ahead and Stay Alert So No One Gets Hurt. The Maryland Fleet Week & Air Show will take place Monday, Oct. 10, through Monday, Oct. 17. Throughout the week, event-related traffic may result in delays at the Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-95) and along the I-95/I-395 corridor. The heaviest traffic volumes in the area are expected on Saturday, Oct. 15. Motorists are urged to take the Francis Scott Key Bridge (I-695) if their destinations are north or south of Baltimore. If heading into the city, consider alternate routes such as I-83 or US 40, and from I-95, O'Donnell/Boston Street (Exit 57), Eastern Avenue (Exit 59) or Caton Avenue (Exit 50) to Wilkens Avenue. Note: The Baltimore Running Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, and may affect travelers utilizing the Key Highway (Exit 55), O'Donnell/Boston Street and Eastern Avenue exits. Per the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, no commercial vehicles will be permitted in the Downtown/Inner Harbor areas from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. Vehicles cannot stop or park on I-95/I-395 shoulders. The MDTA offers the following tips to plan ahead: Keeping traffic moving as safely and efficiently as possible is the MDTA's priority. The MDTA Police and Vehicle Recovery Units will have additional patrols on duty to respond quickly to incidents and disabled vehicles. The MDTA will lift non-emergency and construction-related lane closures on I-95 south of the Fort McHenry Tunnel on Thursday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Oct. 16. For your SAFETY and the SAFETY of other motorists and emergency personnel: The MDTA Police will remain vigilant and target aggressive and impaired drivers, seatbelt violators and criminal activity. Citizens may report suspicious or unusual activity by calling 1-800-429-TIPS (8477). The TIPS hotline is staffed 24/7 by members of the Maryland Joint Terrorism Task Force, which includes the MDTA Police. The MDTA thanks motorists for their patience. ###