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Dundalk Avenue Streetscape Notice to Proceed (NTP): November 26, 2012

The Department of Transportation is pleased to announce that the Notice to Proceed (NTP) date for the Dundalk Avenue Streetscape project is today, November 26, 2012.  The project length is two years and includes multiple streetscape improvements along Dundalk Avenue (from Eastern Avenue to the south city limit) making the street safer and more attractive for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians.  When traveling in the area please be aware of detour signs, reduce speeds, and use caution.

Southeast Intersection Improvements: Project Overview

Project Locations:

• Site 1: O’Donnell Street from S. Ponca Street to Interstate Avenue
• Site 2: O’Donnell Street Cut-off at Interstate Avenue
• Site 3: Boston Street from S. Ponca Street to Haven Street
• Site 4: Boston Street & S. Clinton Street

Project Timeframe:

• Construction for all four sites is expected to begin Fall 2012 with work concluding in Fall 2013

Project Scope:

The intersection enhancements have been designed to improve safety and capacity at key intersections within the Southeast Project Area. Specific improvements include the following:

• Site 1: Widening to accommodate a dedicated right turn lane in the eastbound approach
• Site 2: Full depth pavement reconstruction
• Site 3: Widening and conversion of westbound right turn lane to a shared right-through lane
• Site 4: Conversion of existing parking lane to a dedicated right turn lane in the eastbound approach; stormwater management enhancements and landscape beautification

Key Elements:

• Roadway Resurfacing
• ADA Pedestrian Ramp Improvements
• Signalization Improvements

Roadway Construction:

• Periodic lane closures
• Possible parking restrictions

Broening Highway Reconstruction: Project Overview

Project Limits:

• Broening Highway from Holabird Avenue to just south of the Colgate Creek Bridge

Project Timeframe:

• Construction on Colgate Bridge is expected to begin in mid-October 2012 with a shorter four to six week completion timeframe

• Construction along Broening Highway is expected to begin mid-October 2012 with an anticipated completion in Fall 2014

Project Scope:

• The purpose of the project is to improve the roadway infrastructure and vehicular movements, and establish a key connection from Southbound Broening Highway to I-95 via the Keith Avenue Ramp

Key Elements:

• Roadway Resurfacing
• ADA Pedestrian Ramp Improvements
• Utility / Drainage Upgrades
• New Street Lighting
• Replacing 20-inch water main
• Upgraded Traffic Signals with Pedestrian Countdowns
• Reconfiguration of Keith Avenue Ramp to accommodate two way traffic
  

Roadway Construction:

• At least one southbound lane of traffic will remain open along Broening Highway north of the Keith Avenue Ramp
• At least one lane will remain on the Keith Avenue Ramp to accommodate westbound traffic
• Between the Keith Avenue Ramp and Colgate Bridge two southbound lanes and one northbound lane will remain open
• Colgate Bridge is anticipated to maintain at least one eastbound lane across the bridge and westbound vehicles will utilize the Colgate Bridge detour

Dundalk Avenue Streetscape: Project Overview

Project Limits:

• Dundalk Avenue from Eastern Avenue to just south of the City Line

Project Timeframe:

• Construction is expected to begin in Fall 2012 with an anticipated completion in Fall 2014

Project Scope:

• The purpose of the project is to enhance Dundalk Avenue for vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users making the area safer and more attractive.

Key Elements:

• Roadway Resurfacing
• ADA Pedestrian Ramp Improvements
• Dedicated Bike lanes
• Storm Drain Upgrades
• New Street Lighting including ornamental Pedestrian Lighting
• Upgraded Traffic Signals with Pedestrian Countdowns
• Decorative Crosswalks and Sidewalks
• Landscaping
• Artistic Elements

Roadway Construction:

• One lane of traffic will remain open in both directions throughout construction

• Contained work zones will be used to minimize long term closures or wide spread traffic disruptions

Southeast Road Reconstruction Program

Please check this page for updates regarding the Southeast Road Reconstruction Program.

The Baltimore City DOT is performing a series of improvement projects in Southeast Baltimore including reconstruction of Broening Highway, streetscaping along Dundalk Avenue, and intersection safety improvements throughout the area. The overall $44 million investment will improve access to the Port of Baltimore, reduce the impact of truck traffic in your community and make streets safer for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Construction is underway and will last through Fall 2014.