I-695 Sparrows Point Project - Home
The MDTA Board approved The Six-M Company Inc. for the construction services contract. The contract involves construction of a structurally supported concrete slab to replace a section of pavement and prevent future settlement of the roadway near the MD 157 (Peninsula Expressway) underpass; repair of backwalls, approaches, and miscellaneous superstructure repairs at six bridges crossing Bear Creek, MD 157 and the Tradepoint Atlantic Railroad; pavement patching; traffic barrier replacement; and drainage repairs.
Expected to begin major construction early in 2024, this system preservation project is necessary to address settlement of I-695 that has occurred since it was widened to a multi-lane, median-divided highway in the 1990s. Additional work also will be completed to rehabilitate and enhance the safety of I-695 in this area. Construction is expected to be complete in summer/fall 2025.
The project spans nearly three miles along the Baltimore Beltway, from the Broening Highway interchange (Exit 44) to just west of the MD 151 North Point Boulevard interchange (Exit 42). Throughout construction, I-695 will remain open with at least one lane of traffic in each direction maintained at all times. However, drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and should expect 5- to 10-minute delays during morning and afternoon rush hours.
The MDTA has designed the project in phases, with simultaneous work occurring to help minimize the impact to our motorists and local communities and businesses. To accommodate simultaneous work, drivers should expect contraflow traffic conditions across Bear Creek: one side of the bridge will be closed to traffic, while the other side will have one lane open in each direction.
Additionally, detours will be in effect during the second and third phases of the project, when the I-695 inner loop ramp to MD 157/MD 158, then the MD 158 ramp to I-695 outer loop, respectively, will be closed.
Beginning around the week of May 6, pile driving will occur on I-695 just east of the MD 157 (Peninsula Expressway) Overpass Bridge.
- We are doing our best to limit disruptions to the community.
- Loud noise and possible vibrations will be felt in the surrounding area.
- Work will take place during the daytime hours.
Project Update!
New Traffic Pattern Effective Mid-May
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I-695/Broening Highway Interchange Reopens Monday, May 20
- Inner loop traffic destined for Broening Highway must use MD 151/North Point Boulevard (Exit 42) and follow detour to return to the Inner Loop.
- The last exit from the Inner Loop remains Exit 42.
- Access to I-695 Outer Loop from Broening Highway will be open via existing turnaround; there is no stopping or parking along the loop road.
- I-695 Outer Loop will be one lane through the I-695 Sparrows Point Project work zone.
- Tolled access to Broening Highway and I-695 Outer Loop via turnaround resumes late June 2024.
- PHASE 1 - Spring 2024
- PHASE 2 – Spring 2024 through Winter 2024/2025
- PHASE 3 – Winter 2025 through Fall 2025
- PHASE 4 & 5 – Fall 2025 through Winter 2025/2026
- Noise Alert Flyer 05-24-2024 (PDF Download)
- Driver Update 05-24-2024 (PDF Download)
- Driver Update 04-12-2024 (PDF Download)
- I-695 at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek Contact Card (PDF Download)
- I-695 at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek Contact Card - Spanish (PDF Download)
- I-695 at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek Comment Form (PDF Download)
- I-695 at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek Comment Form - Spanish (PDF Download)
- I-695 at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek Informational Open House 11-09 and 11-15 Boards (PDF Download)
- I-695 at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek Informational Open House 11-9 and 11-15 Boards - Spanish (PDF Download)
- I-695 Repairs and Rehabilitation at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek News Release 10-26-2023
I-695 @ Peninsula
I-695 @ MD-151
Crews will be performing essential roadwork as part of the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) I-695 at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek project to address and prevent future settlement of I-695 and to enhance the safety of I-695 in this area.