FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Free Bus Bridge Will Transport Passengers from Camden Yards to North Avenue Stops
BALTIMORE, MD (November 4, 2019) – Due to ongoing street and sewer repairs by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) will partially suspend Light RailLink service in the Central Business District beginning Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Service is scheduled to resume on Monday, November 11, 2019.
“MDOT MTA appreciates the patience of our riders, as the Baltimore City Department of Public Works continues to complete repairs caused by the downtown water main break in July,” said MDOT MTA Administrator Kevin Quinn. “We look forward to the full restoration of Light RailLink service as soon as the repairs are completed.”
While the scheduled repairs are in progress, a free bus bridge will accommodate passengers from North Avenue to Camden Station stops. Signage will be placed at each affected stop to help direct riders and MDOT MTA will provide updates to customers via social media, the MDOT MTA website and e-alerts.
In addition to the bus bridge, customers are encouraged to use CityLink and LocalLink bus routes, as well as the Metro SubwayLink system. To explore alternative transportation options, customers can visit www.mta.maryland.gov or call the Transit Information Contact Center at 410-539-5000.
MDOT MTA is one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States. MDOT MTA operates a Local Bus System, Commuter Buses, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, MARC Train service and a comprehensive Mobility paratransit system. MDOT MTA’s goal is to provide safe, efficient and reliable transit across Maryland with world-class customer service. To learn more, visit mdot.maryland.gov or mta.maryland.gov, check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/mtamaryland and follow us on Twitter @mtamaryland.
Media Contacts
Brittany Marshall
Office: 410-767-8367
Cell: 443-970-0424
bmarshall1@mdot.maryland.gov
Paul Shepard
Office: 410-767-3935
Cell: 443-622-4181
pshepard@mdot.maryland.gov
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