[Scan-DC] FW: 6/19/12 -- TRAFFIC TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ON BAY AND KEY BRIDGES

[Doug Kitchener]

Might be some interesting radio comms & photo opportunities here...

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> Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:58:27 -0400 
> From: mdta at baybridge.com 
> To: hotmail.com oldsdoug at hotmail.com 
> Subject: 6/19/12 -- TRAFFIC TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ON BAY AND  
> KEY BRIDGES 
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>  
> TRAFFIC TO BE HELD ON BAY & KEY BRIDGES WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON DURING  
> LARGE CRANE DELIVERY BY SHIP TO PORT OF BALTIMORE 
> 24/7 Single-Lane Closure for I-895/K-Truss Steel Bridge Project to  
> Begin on the Evening of June 20 
>  
> The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will temporarily hold  
> traffic in both directions on the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial  
> (Bay) Bridge (US 50/301) and Francis Scott Key Bridge (I-695) during  
> passage of a marine vessel carrying four large cranes. This crane  
> delivery will postpone by one day the start of the continuous (24/7)  
> single-lane closure associated with the I-895/K-Truss steel bridge  
> repair project. 
>  
> On Wednesday, June 20, traffic on the Bay Bridge will be held at  
> approximately 1:15 p.m. for about 40 minutes; traffic on the Key Bridge  
> will be held at approximately 3:15 p.m. for about 20 minutes. Times and  
> durations are approximate and dependent upon the vessel's progress. 
>  
> Since the Key Bridge is an alternate route for the I-895/K-Truss repair  
> project, the continuous (24/7) single-lane closure on I-895 will be  
> postponed until the evening of Wednesday, June 20. Most motorists will  
> notice the lane closure during morning rush hour on Thursday, June 21,  
> and should use the Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-95) or the Key Bridge (I-695)  
> as alternate routes. 
>  
> This action is being taken to ensure that motorists are not distracted  
> while traveling the Bay and Key bridges during the passage of this  
> marine vessel transporting four large, fourteen-story cranes up the  
> Chesapeake Bay to the Seagirt Marine Terminal. The MDTA Engineering,  
> Operations and Police Divisions are coordinating with the U.S. Coast  
> Guard and the Pilot's Association. To learn more about the cranes and  
> their delivery, visit the Maryland Port Administration's website  
> mpa.maryland.gov. To learn more about the I-895 K-Truss steel bridge  
> repairs or to view real-time traffic camera images on MDTA roadways,  
> visit mdta.maryland.gov. 
>  
> For Statewide traffic conditions, visit 511md.org. 
>  
> The MDTA urges motorists to stay alert and use caution when traveling  
> the bridge: 
> • Call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726) for 24/7 traffic conditions at  
> the bridge. 
> • Visit baybridge.com to view live traffic cameras at the bridge and to  
> sign up for traffic and email alerts. 
> • Obey posted speed limits and overhead lane-control signals. 
> • Stay alert -- do not change lanes or "sightsee" while traveling over  
> the bridge. 
> • Make sure your vehicle is "road ready"-- one disabled vehicle can  
> cause extensive backups. 
> • If your vehicle becomes disabled, remain inside your vehicle and call  
> #77 for assistance. 
>  
> Thank you for your patience and cooperation.