The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) has set dates for overnight closures at the "triple bridges" interchange of Interstate 695 and Interstate 70 in Woodlawn. As reported by Fox Baltimore, the necessary bridge inspections will prompt temporary detour ramps to be closed, beginning next Tuesday, and the work is expected to conclude later this month, weather permitting.
According to the details shared by WBAL-TV, inspections and detours will commence at 10 p.m. and are set to wrap up by 5 a.m. the following morning. While the inspections are routine, the SHA advises that drivers should expect disruptions on the nights of Tuesday, September 9, and Wednesday, September 10, as well as a week later on Tuesday, September 23, and Wednesday, September 24. Detours will direct traffic away from the "triple bridges" during these periods, urging travelers to plan for additional transit time within the interchange.
The scheduled closures are expected to affect different ramps on each of the announced nights, requiring drivers to navigate various alternative routes, including the use of local roads and U-turns at designated points such as the Park and Ride lot.
If weather interferes with the planned schedule, WBAL-TV has highlighted that the SHA will postpone the closures and inspections until the following weeknight, avoiding any impacts on weekend travel. Drivers are encouraged to stay informed of real-time traffic conditions and updates relating to the closures.
For those looking for traffic updates and more details on the upcoming closures and detours, interested parties can visit WBAL-TV's website.
