FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dec. 9, 2015

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 southbound I-95 to Keith Avenue (Exit 56) will be closed temporarily to traffic.  The detour route will direct motorists to O'Donnell Street (Exit 57), to Interstate Avenue, to Boston Street, to Clinton Street, to Keith Avenue.

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 southbound I-95 to MD 295 (Exit 52) and the ramp from Hanover Street to southbound I-95 will be closed Saturday, Dec. 12, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Weather permitting, the ramp from southbound I-95 to Keith Avenue (Exit 56) and the ramp from Keith Avenue to southbound I-95 will be closed Saturday, Dec. 12, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHY:             Inspectors will be conducting routine annual facility inspections.

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The MDTA thanks motorists for their patience.

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