Traffic & Transit
2.5-Mile Backup At Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Reported
A crash at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Tuesday afternoon led to significant delays, officials say.
BALTIMORE, MD — Officials said the southbound tube of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel was temporarily blocked due to a crash Tuesday afternoon, snarling traffic heading into the evening rush. By 4:05 p.m., all lanes had reopened, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.
The crash happened before 3:30 p.m. and required an emergency medical response, officials said.
All lanes were temporarily blocked at the southbound entrance to the tunnel.
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By 3:55 p.m., the left lane was open, and the right lane remained closed, officials said, but the backup stretched 2.5 miles.
See the latest lane closure information from state transportation officials.
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RE-OPENED: I-895 NB Harbor Tunnel left lane blocked for crash. #baltraffic #mdtraffic
— MDTA (@TheMDTA) October 9, 2018
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UPDATE: I-895 SB Harbor Tunnel all lanes blocked at tunnel entrance for crash. Fireboard on scene. #baltraffic #mdtraffic
— MDTA (@TheMDTA) October 9, 2018
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