Multiple Routes Impacted; Drivers Should Plan Ahead, Use Alternates

(October 27, 2016) – Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will close the northbound I-95 ramp to MD 200 (Intercounty Connector) in Prince George’s County for resurfacing.  All traffic lanes will reopen no later than 5 a.m. Friday

The ramp closure will also impact accessibility to the following roads from northbound I-95 via the Intercounty Connector:

• US 29 (Columbia Pike);

• I-270 (Eisenhower Highway);

• US 1 (Baltimore Avenue; and

• MD 198 (Sandy Spring Road)

Drivers should continue on northbound I-95 to MD 216 (Scaggsville Road), continue on westbound MD 216 and take the ramp to southbound I-95 to access exits 31, 32 or 33.  Motorists should plan extra travel time during the work.

Crews will return at 9 p.m. on Friday, Sunday and Monday to complete the ramp paving. All lanes will open by 5 a.m. Monday.

Stay alert and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers.  Slow down and don’t follow too closely. Work Zone Safety is in Your Hands.  For the latest real-time travel conditions and access to live traffic cameras, log onto www.md511.org.