Baltimore Traffic Alert: Congestion Anticipated Wednesday

State transportation officials say commuters should anticipate heavy traffic around the Baltimore City Circuit Court and City Hall areas on Wednesday, as pretrial hearings begin for six police officers charged in connection with the death of a man in police custody.

“The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will closely monitor travel conditions downtown on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and adjust services as necessary due to the expected heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic,” the administration said in a statement.

“The heaviest traffic is expected around Baltimore City Circuit Court and City Hall, and will likely impact local bus service throughout downtown. No diversions are currently planned, though local bus riders should expect delays,” the statement said.

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Authorities in Baltimore City have said temporary road closures are possible downtown, according to the MTA.

For the latest information on MTA service, see the MTA website or call MTA’s Transit Information Contact Center at 410-539-5000 or 410-539-3497 (TTY), Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Photo Credit: Maryland State Archives.