The previous bridge, known as the Potomac River Bridge, was the second oldest MDTA facility. It was determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places – the U.S. federal government’s official list of the Nation’s historic sites, buildings, structures, districts and objects worth preserving based on their historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural significance. To mitigate the adverse effect of removing the bridge, and in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the Maryland Historical Trust Act, the MDTA completed detailed documentation of the bridge to record its engineering significance , and developed interpretive materials on display at the Crain Memorial Welcome Center US 301 and the Dahlgren Heritage Museum.
from the MD 43 interchange in Baltimore County, to Bynum Run, north of the MD 24 interchange, in Harford County, while also laying the groundwork for future southbound ETLs. In addition to traffic improvements, the project will enhance the quality of life for numerous communities with the construction of several new noise walls, the replacement or rehabilitation of seven bridges that are more than 50 years old, water quality improvements and two new Park-and-Ride facilities. Since 2018, the MDTA completed numerous projects as part of the ETL program, including overpasses at Abingdon, Old Joppa, Bradshaw, Clayton, and Raphel roads; a park and ride; multiple noise walls; and stream restorations. In December 2024, the first section of northbound ETLs was opened between MD 43 in Baltimore County and MD 152 in Harford County – providing six-and-a-half more miles of express lanes, allowing drivers a reliable travel option, especially during peak-travel times. In April 2025, the MDTA opened a third lane on northbound MD 24 from MD 924 through the Singer Road intersection, increasing capacity and safety and reducing congestion for motorists heading toward Bel Air; and in September, crews made progress on the reconfiguration of the I-95 at MD 24 interchange that included traffic shifts and new ramp configurations. The project outreach team keeps stakeholders informed of progress and changing traffic patterns through project mailers and information sheets, e-mail notifications, social media posts, and website updates. In summer 2025, the MDTA launched a new interactive map hosted on the project’s website, detailing road closure and detour information for work taking place at the I-95 at MD 24 interchange. The I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension Project’s anticipated completion is 2027. Project information can be found here. I-895 at Frankfurst Avenue Interchange Improvements Project The MDTA, in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is advancing the I-895 at
Frankfurst Avenue Interchange Improvements Project in Baltimore City. Once complete, this infrastructure improvement and toll-modernization project will provide safety benefits for Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895) motorists, bring heavily used MDTA highway assets into a state of good repair, and reduce congestion, emissions, and other air pollution. The three-phase project began in 2024 and included shifting toll collection from the I-895 toll plaza to three new overhead toll gantries – one gantry is located north of the tunnel, and two toll gantries are located on the Childs Street ramps. Tolls are collected electronically via E-ZPass, Pay-By-Plate, or Video Tolling as vehicles travel at the posted speed limit under the gantry. The I-895 at Frankfurst Avenue Interchange Improvements Project includes toll booth removal, which represents the final conversion of toll plazas under MDTA’s jurisdiction to All-Electronic Tolling (AET). Phase One was just completed in fall 2025 when the MDTA began collecting I-895 tolls via the new gantries. Motorists are still required to travel posted speed limits and slow down while driving through the toll plaza. Work on Phase Two is anticipated to begin in fall/winter 2026 and includes reconstructing Frankfurst Avenue, consolidating two ramps to Frankfurst Avenue, traffic signal installation and reconfiguration of the Frankfurst Avenue and Shell Road intersection. In the final phase, which will occur after the Francis Scott Key Bridge is open to traffic, the toll plaza will be removed, and pavement and ramp work and replacement of the I-895 bridges over Frankfurst Avenue will take place.
Reflecting MDTA’s commitment to its customers, the project team has conducted various efforts to notify the public about the project and the new toll collection locations including holding a public open house in 2025, website updates, e-mail and mailer notifications, and presentations to interested stakeholders. More information can be found on the project website. I-95 at Belvidere Road Interchange The MDTA is adding an interchange at I-95 and Belvidere Road that will accommodate future economic growth of the nearby Cecil County Enterprise Zone. A $20 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grant was awarded by the US Department of Transportation to Cecil County in 2018 to support the new interchange. The MDTA provides project updates and notices to the public and project stakeholders via notices on the project webpage, eblasts, and notices to local elected officials and government. Sustainable Supply Chain The MDTA is committed to upholding procurement practices and policies that promote sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity across its supply chain. The MDTA encourages and supports a diverse and inclusive business community and remains dedicated to ensuring that inclusive, integral programming efforts are accessible to all who desire to do business with MDTA. The MDTA Division of Civil Rights (CRFP) is responsible for leading the charge and administering the
Governor Harry W. Nice / Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge (US 301)
In summer 2025, the MDTA launched the Historic Resources webpage where the public can read about the agency’s five historic properties, including the original Nice Bridge, view historic images, and learn how the MDTA is meeting regulatory requirements. The page also includes a story map detailing the bridge’s engineering significance, how it was constructed, and its impact and legacy. I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension Project Construction of the I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension Project began in 2018 as part of the MDTA’s commitment to providing a safer and more reliable driving experience. The $1.1 billion program expands the existing ETLs on northbound I-95 for more than 10 miles,
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