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(November 21, 2013) – On Monday and Tuesday nights, November 25 and 26, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will install steel beams for the new Middletown Road Bridge over I-83 in northern Baltimore County. For the safety of workers and travelers, crews will close the interstate and traffic will be detoured. SHA’s contractor will:
- Monday night, Nov. 25 – crews will close the left lane of southbound I-83 at 7 p.m. and then close both lanes at 10 p.m. Signs will detour traffic to Middletown Road ramp, direct drivers to make a left and then travel down the ramp to southbound I-83. Crews will open southbound I-83 by 4 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26.
- Tuesday night, Nov. 26 – crews will close the left lane of northbound I-83 at 9 p.m. and then both lanes at 10 p.m. Signs will detour traffic to the Middletown Road ramp and direct drivers across to roadway to the ramp to northbound I-83. Crews will open northbound I-83 by 4 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Motorists traveling late at night Monday and Tuesday are encouraged to plan for extra travel time or consider MD 45 (York Road) as an alternate north-south route. In case of inclement weather, crews will perform the work beginning Monday night, December 2 with the same times for lane closures and opening.
The girder installation is part of a $5.4 million project to replace the Middletown Road Bridge over I-83. SHA’s contractor for the Middletown Road bridge replacement project is The Six-M Company of Delta, PA.
The project began late fall 2012 and is expected to be complete spring 2014, weather permitting. Citizens with questions or concerns about the construction work along I-83 may contact SHA’s District 4 Office – Construction Division at 410-229-2420, toll free at 1-866-998-0367, or by email:
shadistrict4@sha.state.md.us.
SHA crews will use construction barrels, construction cones, and flashing arrow boards to guide motorists through the highway work zone and detours. As crews strive to keep work zones safe, each driver needs to actively modify his or her driving style to help prevent crashes. Stay alert – look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers. Slow down and don’t follow too closely. Safer Driving. Safer Work Zones. For Everyone!
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