(July 8, 2011) – Beginning Wednesday night July 13, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will close up to three lanes on southbound I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) at the MD 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) Bridge, weather permitting. 

SHA will begin with a single right lane closure at 8 p.m. and progress to a three-lane closure by 10 p.m. with one lane open to traffic.  The overnight lane closures will be in place Sunday through Thursday nights for approximately two weeks to remove the existing concrete “deck” on the bridge.  Crews will re-open all lanes by 5 a.m. each morning.

After midnight, SHA may implement temporary 15 minute total closures as needed.  In addition, crews will close one of two northbound lanes on the MD 201 Bridge to protect motorists during the demolition work.  Drivers may use the ramps to MD 201; however, they will encounter one available lane of traffic on the northbound side of the bridge. 

SHA recommends motorists consider MD 410 (East West Highway), MD 193 (Greenbelt Road), US 50 (John Hanson Highway), US 1 (Baltimore Avenue) or US 29 (Columbia Pike) to avoid the Capital Beltway/ Kenilworth Avenue interchange during the temporary night closures.  SHA will use cones, barrels and variable message signs to guide drivers through the work zone.

The rehabilitation of the MD 201 Bridge over I-95/I-495 should be completed by fall, weather permitting.  Citizens that have questions about any State-maintained roadways in Prince George’s County may call SHA’s District Three Office at 1-301-513-7300 or toll-free at 1-800-749-0737. 

SHA reminds motorists to plan ahead and check travel conditions including live traffic cameras and lane closure updates at www.chart.maryland.gov.  Construction season is here with numerous active work zone sites that include major construction projects taking months to complete and mobile operations taking only minutes.  While SHA and its transportation partners work hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones, 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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