01/13/2026
NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON SOUTHBOUND I-95 IN HARFORD COUNTY BEGINNING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 19 (Stay Alert and Slow Down for Safety; Speed Limit Reduced to 55 mph): As part of the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) ongoing $1.1 billion program to relieve congestion and improve travel along I-95 between Baltimore and Harford counties, a new traffic pattern will be in effect on southbound I-95 at the MD 24 interchange (Exit 77) beginning the week of January 19, weather permitting, and continuing through fall 2026. Southbound I-95 traffic will be split — with one lane to the left and three lanes to the right of barrier walls just south of the MD 24 interchange. Signs will guide motorists as they approach the traffic split.
The new traffic pattern will allow crews to continue construction of the new bridge over Winters Run as part of the overall reconstruction of the I-95/MD 24 interchange. Motorists are advised to use caution and slow down as crews will be working behind the barrier walls.
The work zone speed limit on southbound I-95 will be reduced to 55 mph. Automated Speed Enforcement is in effect to slow motorists and help improve safety for work crews, drivers, and passengers. Fines for exceeding the posted work zone speed limit range from $60 to $1,000. Flashing lights will be activated in the work zone when workers are present.
In addition, a new traffic pattern will be implemented on southbound MD 24 at the on-ramp to southbound I-95, with the two left lanes continuing south on MD 24, and the two right lanes exiting to the on-ramp. The on-ramp will be reduced to one lane prior to entering southbound I-95.
Drivers are reminded to slow down, use caution while traveling through work zones, plan ahead, and travel off-peak to avoid delays as this critical work continues.
This project is part of the MDTA’s I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension Program between MD 43 and north of MD 24 that will help alleviate delays and improve travel along northbound I-95 between Baltimore and Harford counties. In addition to extending the northbound I-95 ETL, the program will replace several bridges that are more than 50 years old and provide new noise walls for adjacent communities.
The I-95 ETL Northbound Extension Program is being constructed in multiple segments. For more information, or to sign up for e-mail notifications, visit mdta.maryland.gov/I95ETLNB/home.html.
