Weekend Road Closures for August 28-30, 2020

Southbound MD-295 Closure Scheduled for this Weekend, August 28-30, 2020

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) would like to advise motorists that a portion of southbound MD-295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) is scheduled to be closed this weekend, August 28-30, 2020.  This closure of southbound MD-295 is necessary to erect concrete beams for the new Annapolis Road Bridge.

Beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020, southbound MD-295 will be closed to through traffic between Bush Street and I-695 with detours in effect, weather permitting.  This portion of southbound MD-295 will remain closed throughout the weekend and will be reopened to traffic by 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2020

In addition to the southbound closure, a single lane closure will be implemented along northbound MD-295 throughout the day on Saturday, August 29, 2020 so that the new bridge beams can be set safely in place.  At least one lane of northbound MD-295 will remain open for vehicular traffic during this time.

During the closure, all southbound Russell Street traffic destined for MD-295 will be detoured onto I-95 south.  The weekend closure of southbound MD-295 may cause congestion and delays.  Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead for the closure by allowing additional travel time and using alternate routes.

For information and updates regarding the Triple Bridges Replacement Project, citizens can visit 295TripleBridges.com.

 

Franklintown Road Remains Closed for Emergency Repair Work

The BCDOT would like to remind motorists that a portion of Franklintown Road is now closed for emergency repair work.

At this time, Franklintown Road is closed to through traffic in both directions between Winans Way and Forest Park Avenue with detours in effect.  Variable message and detour signs have been posted in the area to alert motorists of the closure. 

This portion of Franklintown Road is expected to remain closed for approximately two months until repairs are complete.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

 

Portion of Loch Raven Drive at Loch Raven Reservoir Remains Closed to Traffic

The BCDOT would like to remind motorists that a portion of Loch Raven Drive in Baltimore County is now closed to through traffic due to a failed culvert.

At this time, Loch Raven Drive is closed between Morgan Mill Road and Providence Road at Loch Raven Reservoir.  Engineers with the Department of Public Works are currently working with a consultant to develop a repair plan, and the timeframe for reopening the roadway has not yet been determined.   

Closure and detour signs have been posted in the area.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

 

Weekend Road Closures in Canton

This weekend, temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented in Canton to allow for outdoor dining.

Starting on Friday, August 28, 2020 and continuing through Sunday, August 30, 2020, the following roadways will be closed in Canton from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. each day with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

  • O’Donnell Street (both the east and west sides) between Linwood and Potomac Streets
  • Curley Street from O’Donnell Street east and west to the alleyways

Curb lane closures will also be implemented along the following roadways during these times:

  • S. Linwood Street between O’Donnell and Elliot Street
  • S. Linwood Street between O’Donnell and Dillon Streets
  • S. Potomac Street between O’Donnell and Dillon Streets

Canton visitors and residents should pay close attention to all posted parking restrictions and avoid parking in restricted areas.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

 

Road Closures and Parking Restrictions in Fell’s Point to Allow for Outdoor Dining

The BCDOT would like to remind motorists that road closures and parking restrictions have been implemented in Fell’s Point to allow for outdoor dining.

At this time and continuing through Monday, September 7, 2020 the following roadways will be closed to through traffic in Fell’s Point:

  • Thames Street from the southbound lane of Broadway to the west side of The Pendry
  • Northbound lane of S. Broadway between Thames and Lancaster Streets

In addition, various parking restrictions will be implemented along Thames Street, Broadway and other areas of Fell’s Point.  Visitors and residents should pay close attention to all posted parking restrictions and avoid parking in restricted areas.  Residential Permit Parking (RPP) will be strictly enforced throughout the weekend in Fell’s Point (RPP Area 16) and vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed

Fell’s Point Residential Permit Parking in Area 16 will be enforced along the following roadways:

• Aliceanna Street     • Broadway

• Fleet Street              • Shakespeare Street

• Ann Street               • Thames Street

• Lancaster Street     • Dallas Street

• Bethel Street           • Wolfe Street

• Register Street        • Durham Street

• Bond Street             • Fell Street

A passenger loading zone will be established in the 800 block of S. Broadway (southbound) north of Shakespeare Street to allow for customer order pick-ups and delivery vehicles.  Local access will be maintained for authorized vehicles such as refuse and delivery trucks, Zip Cars, etc.  In addition, parking will be allowed along the 800 block of S. Broadway each Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Fell’s Point Farmers Market vendors.

Motorists traveling in historic Fell’s Point should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

 

Cross Street Closure in Federal Hill to Allow for Outdoor Dining

The BCDOT would like to remind motorists that a portion of Cross Street has been closed in Federal Hill to allow for outdoor dining.

At this time, the north side of S. Cross Street is closed to through traffic between Light and Charles Streets with detours and parking restrictions in effect.

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

 

Fayette Street Utility Work

This weekend, temporary lane closures will be implemented along a portion of Fayette Street for BGE utility work. 

On Saturday, August 29, 2020 temporary lane closures will be implemented along Fayette Street between St. Paul and Liberty Streets from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.  These lane closures will be implemented along this stretch of Fayette Street again on Sunday, August 30, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight.

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

 

W. Monument Street Crane Operation

This Saturday, a portion of W. Monument Street will be temporarily closed for a crane lift operation. 

On Saturday, August 29, 2020 W. Monument Street will be closed to through traffic between Park Avenue and Cathedral Street from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.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.

 

St. Paul Street Crane Operation

This Saturday, temporary lane closures will be implemented along a portion of St. Paul Street for a crane lift operation. 

On Saturday, August 29, 2020 temporary lane closures will be implemented along St. Paul Street between Centre and Franklin Streets from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 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.

 

Washington Boulevard Lane Closures

This Saturday, temporary lane closures will be implemented along a portion of Washington Boulevard for a crane lift operation. 

On Saturday, August 29, 2020 temporary lane closures will be implemented along Washington Boulevard between S. Poppleton and Archer Streets from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with 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.

 

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