> Traffic needing to access I-81 Northbound from I-70 Eastbound will be detoured onto I-81 Southbound to Exit 2 (Williamsport), then onto I-81 North.

 > Traffic needing to access I-70 Eastbound from I-81 Southbound will continue on I-81 Southbound to Exit 2 (Williamsport), then onto I-81 Northbound, then will be able to use Exit 4 to I-70 Eastbound

 > Mainline I-70 Eastbound traffic will not be affected.

4/23/2026

Sparrows Point near Bear Creek

• Beginning April 29, weather permitting, the I-695 Outer Loop will reopen between Exit 43 and the North Point Boulevard on-ramp.

• The entrance ramp from Bethlehem Boulevard to the I-695 Outer Loop will reopen.

• Access to the I-695 Outer Loop from Broening Highway remains open.

via the existing turnaround; there is no stopping or parking along the loop road.

• There will only be one lane open in each direction of I-695 from Exit 42 to Exit 44.

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****ENSURE your permitted route reflects this temporary restriction as permit loads MUST follow Permitted route.****

Always stay on permitted routes, email or call our office with any questions.  haulingpermits@mdot.maryland.gov  or 410-582-5727