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Annapolis Road Bridge to Close on Monday as Part of $40-Million Triple Bridges Project
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that the Triples Bridges Project over MD 295 in Baltimore City is now underway, and starting next week, the Annapolis Road Bridge will close for construction.
Video: Acting Baltimore Police Department Commissioner Michael S. Harrison Meets with Southern District
New Acting Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Commissioner Michael S. Harrison held a meet-and-greet with the Southern District last night at Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle School. He introduced himself, listened to comments from community members, and took questions.
USPS Package Pickups Moved from South Baltimore to Brooklyn Curtis Bay
South Baltimore may have a new post office, but area residents will no longer be able to pickup certified/registered mail, hold mail, and packages in the neighborhood. The pickups will now take place at the Brooklyn Curtis Bay Post Office at 10 16th Ave. in Anne Arundel County.
$40-Million Project to Replace Three Bridges in South Baltimore Set to Begin Construction
The $40 million project includes full replacement of the three bridges, along with the installation of an auxiliary lane on MD 295, and improvements to exit ramps.
Smart Cans Added to South Baltimore
DPW says the cans have several advantages including their ability to confine litter and prevent it from overflowing, keep rodents away, and transmit data that lets DPW staff know when trash needs to be picked up. The large, black cube cans have a Baltimore City seal, a “Keep Baltimore Clean” panel, and a currently-vacant space for advertisements.
Smooth New Driving Surface Complete on Hanover Street Bridge
The long wait is over for a smooth new driving surface on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, which is also known as the Hanover Street Bridge. Over the weekend, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) applied a new asphalt surface on top of the bridge’s concrete deck. Check out pictures of the new look bridge.
Hanover Street Bridge Scheduled to be Paved This Weekend
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) will make its third attempt to resurface the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, also known as the Hanover Street Bridge, this weekend. Two previous attempts were postponed due to rain. The 0.4 mile bridge will be closed beginning on Friday, August 17th at 8pm and will reopen Monday, August 20th at 5am. DOT will also make structural improvements to the bridge this weekend.
Update: Hanover Street Bridge Resurfacing Project Postponed Again
Drivers in the area will have to wait a little bit longer for a smoother driving surface on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, which is also known as the Hanover Street Bridge, as this weekend’s scheduled resurfacing has been postponed due to the possibility of inclement weather. The Baltimore City The Department of Transportation (DOT) is working to reschedule the project.
Hanover Street Bridge Resurfacing Scheduled for this Weekend
A long-awaited smoother driving surface will be coming to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, also known as the Hanover Street Bridge, by the start of next week. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) will be closing the bridge from Friday at 8pm to Monday at 5am to resurface and make structural adjustments to the 0.4 mile bridge.
Westport Warehouse Sells for $410,000, Receives Renovation
The heavy industrial building at 2701 Manokin St. in Westport sold in April for $410,000. A commercial real estate investor named 2636, LLC purchased the 15,000 sq. ft. building and has been renovating the space. Check out the before and after photos.
This Weekend’s Hanover Street Bridge Resurfacing Project Postponed
Drivers will have to wait a bit longer for a smooth surface on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, also known as the Hanover Street Bridge, as this weekend’s scheduled resurfacing has been postponed due to the potential for inclement weather.
Study Recommends a $50-Million Rehabilitation of the Hanover Street Bridge
The Hanover Street Corridor Study has been completed and it recommends a $50-million renovation of the 102-year-old Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, often referred to as the Hanover Street Bridge. Six options were considered in the study, including demolishing and replacing the bridge, rehabilitating the bridge, and building a separate bridge for pedestrians and cyclists.
Harbor Heartbeat Report Shows Most of the Inner Harbor and Middle Branch is Swimmable More Than 60% of the Time
Waterfront Partnership unveiled its Harbor Heartbeat Report. This brand-new report expands the scope of the report card issued in previous years to cover seven key indicators of harbor health: fecal bacteria, sewer repairs, pollution tracking, litter and debris, restoration projects, ecosystem health, and volunteering.
BOPA Announces 16 Free Concerts in New SoBo Summer Music Series
The SoBo Summer Music Series is a sequence of free concerts at various locations throughout South Baltimore featuring jazz, blues and contemporary house music.
GoFundMe Launched for Officer Kevin “ButterBean” Vaught
Officer Kevin “ButterBean” Vaught was a popular fixture around South Baltimore during his 18 years working in the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Southern District.
Councilmen Costello and Reisinger Call for Immediate Repairs to the Hanover Street Bridge
In a letter to DOT Director Michelle Pourciau the Councilmen said, “We believe the bridge must be “re-decked” immediately, regardless of estimated cost or existing priority.”
Q&A With the Baltimore Men’s Rowing Club
SouthBMore.com caught up with Chris O’Keefe of the Baltimore Men’s Rowing Club which rows out of Middle Branch Park. The team recently competed in the 5,000-meter course at the Head of Charles regatta in Boston where they competed against the likes of Harvard, Boston University, George Washington University, and other clubs and colleges from around the world.
