I-695 and Harbor Tunnel Closures Impact Wednesday Morning Commutes

Baltimore Beltway and Tunnel Closures

Commuters navigating the Baltimore region this Wednesday, February 11, 2026, should prepare for significant overnight construction impacts on major arteries. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is moving forward with the next phase of the I-695 Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) project. This involves overnight left lane closures on the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) in both directions between Milford Mill Road and Greenspring Avenue. These closures are scheduled from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., potentially affecting the tail end of the morning rush for early risers.

• I-695 Inner and Outer Loops: Expect lane shifts and barriers between Pikesville and Towson as crews install conduits and telecommunications lines for intelligent traffic monitoring.
• I-895 (Baltimore Harbor Tunnel): Scheduled overnight lane closures continue through February 12. During two-way traffic operations in a single tunnel, motorists should anticipate delays of 15 to 20 minutes.
• Harford County: Utility work on MD 7 North prior to Joppa Farm Road has resulted in shoulder and lane closures that may slow traffic flow near the county line this morning.

MTA Maryland Service Alerts

Public transit riders are encouraged to monitor real-time updates as the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) manages several service adjustments. While bus service has largely stabilized following January's severe winter weather, specific detours and rail delays remain in effect today.

• MARC Penn Line: Minor delays have been reported on early morning trains, including the 610. Recent cancellations on the Penn 423 earlier this week have left commuters advised to verify their specific departures via the MTA tracker.
• CityLink and LocalLink Detours: The CityLink Silver, Green, and Red lines are currently operating on temporary detours in the Downtown and Towson areas. LocalLink 22 is also facing a detour near Mondawmin.

Local Street Projects and Safety Updates

Surface street traffic in Baltimore City is being impacted by several infrastructure improvements. Resurfacing work on Roland Avenue between 40th and 34th Streets as part of the Complete Streets initiative is ongoing, requiring lane shifts and temporary parking restrictions. In the Waverly area, Greenmount Avenue continues to see daily lane closures for utility improvements, which are expected to cause minor congestion throughout the workday.

In addition to these closures, state officials released encouraging data today showing an 18% decline in traffic fatalities across Maryland in 2025. Governor Wes Moore attributed the decrease to targeted infrastructure investments and enhanced safety enforcement in high-risk corridors. While these improvements are a positive sign for long-term safety, motorists are reminded to remain vigilant through active work zones, particularly near the I-695 corridor where traffic patterns have shifted significantly this season.