The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced the newly extended northbound Express Toll Lanes (ETL) along I-95 are expected to open Wednesday, December 18. The northbound extension spans from White Marsh Boulevard (MD 43) to Mountain Road (MD 152), providing an additional 6.5-miles of existing lanes and allowing drivers a reliable travel option, especially during peak travel times.
In order to facilitate the opening of the northbound I-95 ETL extension, the northbound Express Toll Lanes will be temporarily closed starting Tuesday, December 17, at 8:00 p.m. and continuing until approximately Wednesday, December 18, at 8:00 p.m. Motorists will travel adjacent mainline I-95 traffic lanes during this closure.
Drivers can choose to enter the ETL for a more reliable commuting experience in exchange for a variable toll allowing motorists to enjoy relatively congestion-free travel and maintain steady speeds. The new northbound ETL extension is designed to reduce congestion and provide motorists with enhanced travel options and greater efficiency on one of Maryland’s busiest corridors.
With the new northbound ETL open, MDTA anticipates that commuters along the I-95 corridor will experience more reliable travel times, particularly during peak rush hours. Variable toll rates will continue to apply, ensuring smooth traffic flow based on real-time traffic data and demand. The updated toll rates can be found on the MDTA toll rates web page.
The I-95 Express Toll Lanes originally opened in 2014, exactly ten years prior to the new northbound extension. Since opening, the ETL has accommodated over 87 million users, which is 95% more than original use projections. For additional details, please refer to the accompanying fact sheet.
The full extension to MD 24 (Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway) and new ramps connecting I-695 to the northbound ETL are expected to open to traffic by the end of 2027.
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