Harbor Tunnel Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Closes Tube

BALTIMORE, MD — A disabled tractor-trailer brought traffic to a standstill midday Friday in the area of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. Interstate 895 south was closed at the tunnel for more than 30 minutes so crews could clear the vehicle, which had gotten stuck inside the tube, the Maryland Transportation Authority reported.

While crews worked to clear the vehicle, backups built to Lombard Street, according to transportation officials.

By 12:45 p.m., officials said I-895 had opened to southbound traffic in the tunnel.

It was the second time in the past two days there has been a major incident at the Harbor Tunnel.

On Thursday, a vehicle fire inside the tunnel caused a standstill during the evening rush.

Officer just told me they’re going to open the left lane of SB 895 in The Harbor Tunnel. We’ve been in here for about an hour. NB lanes are open per @TheMDTA. There was a vehicle fire about a half mile up from where I am. We are about a mile into the tunnel. @WMAR2News pic.twitter.com/Lf3svswJLL
— Nadia Singh (@NadiaSinghNews) September 13, 2018

Thanks for your patience this afternoon w/ vehicle fire in the Harbor Tunnel. Fortunately, no injuries and the tunnel can be fixed! Expect to be open for morning commute. Two-way operations will begin shortly. Minor delays at this time. #baltraffic #mdtraffic pic.twitter.com/GZW67HjTDW
— MDTA (@TheMDTA) September 13, 2018

See the latest lane closure information from state transportation officials.

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