Full Closure of MD-295

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that a weekend closure of MD-295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) and traffic pattern changes are scheduled to begin Friday, April 26^th, 2019 as part of the Triple Bridges Replacement Project.  A complete closure of MD-295 is necessary for the demolition of the Annapolis Road Bridge superstructure.

Beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019, both north and southbound MD-295 will be closed to through traffic between Bush Street and I-695 with detours in effect.  This portion of MD 295 will remain closed throughout the weekend for bridge demolition activities, and will be reopened to traffic by 5:00 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019.

During the closure, all southbound Russell Street traffic destined for MD-295 will be detoured onto I-95 south, and all northbound MD-295 traffic will be diverted onto I-695 to I-95 north.  While this portion of MD-295 is closed for demolition activities, various access ramps to MD-295 will also be closed to prevent traffic from approaching the work zone, including:

• Southbound I-95 ramp to MD-295 south
• Eastbound Monroe Street ramp to MD-295 south
• Manokin Street ramp to MD-295 south
• Annapolis Road ramp to MD-295 south
• I-695 exit ramps to MD-295 north

An illustrated map showing the MD-295 closure, along with the various ramp closures and detour routes can be found by clicking here.

The weekend closure of MD-295 may cause congestion and delays on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and along the detour routes.  Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead for the closure by allowing additional travel time and using alternate routes into and out of Baltimore City.

Once MD-295 reopens on Monday, April 29^th, full-time single lane closures will be in effect along both northbound and southbound MD-295 in the vicinity of the Annapolis Road Bridge.  This portion of MD-295 will be reduced to two lanes of travel in each direction through the Fall of 2020.  These lane reductions will cause congestion and delays along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, so citizens are encouraged to allow additional commute time and use alternate routes to avoid delays.

Detours during the MD 295 closure:

• Southbound MD-295/Russell Street traffic will be detoured onto I-95 South.
• Northbound MD-295 that is destined for Baltimore City will be detoured onto I-695 west to I-95 North to Russell Street.

A full list of suggested detour routes during the MD-295 closure and various ramp closures can be found on the project website by clicking here.  For project information and updates, citizens can visit 295TripleBridges.com.

Traffic Modifications for the Best of Maryland Arts Education Festival

On Friday, temporary road closures will be implemented for the Best of Maryland Arts Education Festival which will be held in Mt. Vernon.

On Friday, April 26, 2019, the following road closures will be implemented from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

• West leg of N. Charles Street between Centre Street and Mt. Vernon Place
• South side of Mt. Vernon Place between the east & west legs of N. Charles Street

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for pedestrians and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

Traffic Modifications for the Holy Easter Procession and Assembly

On Friday, temporary road closures will be implemented for the Holy Easter Procession in the vicinity of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation. 

Starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019, the procession will form in front of the Cathedral on W. Preston Street and proceed west along Preston Street, north on Cathedral Street, east on Mount Royal Avenue, south on Maryland Avenue and west onto Preston Street back to the Cathedral.  The procession route is expected to remain closed until approximately 8:30 p.m. 

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for pedestrians and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

Lane Closures Along the Jones Falls Expressway

This Saturday, temporary lane closures that will be implemented along the Jones Falls Expressway (JFX) for tree trimming activities and street light repairs. 

On Saturday, April 27, 2019 temporary lane closures will be implemented along the southbound Jones Falls Expressway between the 41^st Street Bridge and North Avenue from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

In addition to the lane closures, the following ramps will also intermittently close during these times with detours in effect:

• JFX entrance and exit ramps to east and westbound Northern Parkway
• JFX entrance and exit ramps to Falls Road

Calvert Street Crane Operation

On Saturday, a portion of Calvert Street will temporarily close for a crane lift operation.  On Saturday, April 27, 2019, Calvert Street will be closed to through traffic between Chase and Biddle Streets from 4:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect. 

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

Guilford Avenue Crane Operation

On Saturday, a portion of Guilford Avenue will temporarily close for a crane lift operation.  On Saturday, April 27, 2019, Guilford Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Lexington and Fayette Streets from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect. 

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

Centre Street Crane Operation

On Saturday, a portion of Centre Street will temporarily close for a crane lift operation.  On Saturday, April 27, 2019, Centre Street will be closed to through traffic between Park Avenue and Cathedral Street from 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect. 

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

Pratt Street Lane Closures

On Saturday, temporary lane closures will be implemented along a portion of Pratt Street for a crane lift operation.  On Saturday, April 27, 2019, temporary lane closures will be implemented along Pratt Street between Hanover and Light Streets from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  At least one lane of through traffic will remain open during this time.

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

Lombard Street Lane Closures

This weekend, temporary lane closures will be implemented along a portion of Lombard Street for a crane lift operation.  On Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28, 2019, temporary lane closures will be implemented along Lombard Street between Greene and Penn Streets from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.  At least one lane of through traffic will remain open during these times.

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

Bank Street Crane Operation

On Saturday, temporary lane closures will be implemented along a portion of Bank Street  for a crane lift operation.  On Saturday, April 27, 2019, temporary lane closures will be implemented along Bank Street between Grundy and Eaton Streets from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  A traffic flagging operation will be implemented during this time to direct alternating traffic through the work zone.

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

Traffic Modifications for the JDRF One Walk Baltimore

On Saturday, temporary lane closures and parking restrictions will be implemented for the JDRF One Walk Baltimore which kicks off at 9:00 a.m. in Canton.

The walk begins and ends at Canton Crossing on Clinton Street.  Participants will follow Clinton Street to turn left on Boston Street, left on Aliceanna Street, left onto Broadway, and left on Thames Street.  Participants will turn left onto Fells Street, to the Baltimore Waterfront Promenade and continue along the Promenade to turn left onto S. Linwood Avenue, right on Boston Street and right on Clinton Street to finish.   

During the event, one lane of travel will be coned off for participants along the walk route wherever possible.  Commuters should be aware that temporary traffic stops may be implemented along the walk route for the safety of participants.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for pedestrians and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Traffic Modifications for the Festival Children United Walk

On Saturday, temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented for the Festival Children United Walk which begins at 2:00 p.m.

The walk begins and ends at War Memorial Plaza in front of City Hall.  During the event, the following road closures will also be implemented:

• Holliday Street between Pleasant and Lexington Streets
• Lexington Street between Holliday and Gay Streets

Commuters should be aware that temporary traffic stops may be implemented along the walk route for the safety of participants.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for pedestrians and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Traffic Modifications for the Brigance Brigade 5.7K And 1.57 Mile Fun Run

On Sunday, traffic modifications will be in effect for the Brigance Brigade 5.7K and 1.57 Mile Fun Run.  The event will begin and end at the Canton Waterfront Park and kicks off at 9:00 a.m.

For the 5.7K and the 1.57 Mile Fun Run, participants will leave the Canton Waterfront Park and proceed across Boston Street to head north on Ellwood Avenue, turn left on Eastern Avenue and right into Patterson Park.  Runners will loop around the park, exit left back onto Eastern Avenue, right on Ellwood Avenue back to Canton Waterfront Park. 

During the event, parking restrictions will be implemented along Ellwood Avenue between Boston Street and Elliott Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

In addition, one lane of travel will be coned off for participants along the race route wherever possible.  Commuters should be aware that temporary traffic stops may be implemented in this area for the safety of participants.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for pedestrians and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

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