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MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration

***Major Traffic Alert*** Detours In Place Following Collapse Of Interstate 695 Bridge Over The Patapsco River (Francis Scott Key Bridge)

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Motorists Should Expect Heavy Traffic, and Avoid I-695 in Southeastern Baltimore County; Increased Traffic Volumes on I-695 and Other Parallel Routes

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is assisting the Maryland Transportation Authority with traffic control related to the collapse of the I-695 bridge over the Patapsco River (Frances Scott Key Bridge). Drivers are encouraged to prepare for extra commuting time until further notice.

The outer loop I-695 is closed at MD 10 (Arundel Expressway) and the inner loop of I-695 is closed at MD 157 (Peninsula Expressway). Additionally, the ramp from MD 157 to the inner loop of I-695 will be closed.

Drivers should use I-95 (Fort McHenry Tunnel) or I-895 (Baltimore Harbor Tunnel) for north/south routes. Commercial vehicles carrying materials that are prohibited in the tunnel crossings, including recreation vehicles carrying propane, should plan on using I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) between Essex and Glen Burnie. This will add significant driving time.

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