Official Public Notice: City Council Meeting Agenda and Regional Traffic Alerts for March 9, 2026

Baltimore City Council Legislative Session

The Baltimore City Council will convene for its regular meeting today, Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Du Burns Council Chamber on the 4th floor of City Hall. Residents are invited to attend in person or view the proceedings live via CharmTV. Key items on the legislative agenda for this session include:

• Tivoly Eco-Village PUD: Council members will review an application to designate a significant portion of property on Tivoly Avenue and Fenwick Avenue as a Planned Unit Development, facilitating the construction of the proposed Tivoly Eco-Village.
• Disabled Parking Modifications: Ordinance 25-0096 is under consideration to streamline parking permits for individuals with disabilities. The bill aims to remove certain renewal requirements and allow for digital notifications through the Department of Transportation.
• Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative: A supplementary capital appropriation of $17 million is proposed to support the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership in the design and construction of the Smith Cove Project, part of the city's broader coastal resiliency efforts.
• Passenger-for-Hire Excise Tax: Legislation has been introduced to increase the per-trip excise tax for passenger-for-hire services operating within city limits to support infrastructure and transit funding.

Traffic Alert: I-695/I-70 Interchange Infrastructure Project

The Maryland State Highway Administration has announced major overnight ramp closures at the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) and I-70 interchange beginning tonight, March 9. These closures are part of a spring project focused on bridge cleaning, painting, and safety barrier installation.

• Closure Schedule: Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 10:00 p.m. tonight and 5:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.
• Detour Information: Motorists traveling on Westbound I-70 will be detoured to Southbound I-695 (Outer Loop). Temporary signage and traffic cones will be deployed to direct through traffic and ensure worker safety.
• Street Sweeping Adherence: The Department of Public Works reminds residents that regular street sweeping schedules are in full effect. Vehicles must be moved according to posted signage to avoid ticketing or towing as crews clear winter debris from curb lines.

Public Health and Social Service Advisories

The Baltimore City Health Department and state agencies have issued the following updates regarding community health monitoring and benefit administration for the month of March:

• Respiratory Illness Monitoring: While no new major outbreak advisories or hospital emergency alerts were issued this week, health officials continue routine surveillance for respiratory viruses. Standard infection prevention practices remain recommended for the public.
• SNAP Work Requirements: Residents receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are advised that March marks the first month of heightened monitoring regarding new federal work requirements. Individuals ages 18-64 may need to provide proof of employment or job training to maintain eligibility.
• Provider Enrollment Pause: The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed that the pause on new Medicaid enrollment for certain psychiatric rehabilitation programs (PRPs) in Baltimore City remains extended through June 30, 2026, to allow for continued regulatory assessments.