Baltimore, MD – Drivers traveling through the Baltimore area this afternoon should prepare for delays as the I-95 Express Toll Lanes temporarily close due to winter storm operations.
According to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), the I-95 Express Toll Lanes in Baltimore will shut down at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24, as crews focus on snow removal and treatment efforts on the adjacent mainline I-95 travel lanes. The closure is part of MDTA’s winter storm response to maintain safety during deteriorating road conditions.
During the closure, motorists who typically rely on the express lanes will be required to use the regular mainline lanes of I-95. Traffic officials warn this could lead to increased congestion, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours when weather conditions and traffic volumes may overlap.
MDTA officials say the express lanes will reopen once conditions are deemed safe, though no specific reopening time has been announced. Reopening will depend on weather conditions, roadway safety, and progress made by snow crews.
The affected stretch runs through Baltimore City and Baltimore County, a critical corridor connecting Central Maryland to the greater Baltimore metro area. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and monitor conditions closely if traveling through the region today.
Motorists can find real-time traffic updates, lane status, and incident alerts by following MDTA on X (formerly Twitter) or checking official state traffic resources before heading out.
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