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<P><FONT face="Lucida Console">Sarah, and all,</FONT></P>
<P>This closure was discussed at the March CVCA General Membership meeting. Unfortunately, the plans for closure were made without consultation wioth any of the affected communities. We learned about it from the Sun papers! Because of the issues raised by some of the communities, the closure may not last for the full 2 years that was discussed in the paper. </P>
<P>Below is a response from Frank Murphy of the City Dept. of Transportation in reply to questions from members of the CVCA Board:</P>
<P><FONT face="Lucida Console">As you probably aware, the City has been getting a lot of pressure to <BR>relieve the recurring traffic congestion on the JFX that has been occurring in recent weeks. The cause is primarily the construction near Penn Station, exacerbated by the snow (which has apparently diverted traffic onto the JFX), and the closure of Falls Road for emergency work which, thankfully, is now completed. <BR> The only way to relieve the congestion is to reduce volumes on the <BR>expressway. We have been attempting to encourage voluntary diversions, but the public has not responded in sufficient numbers, and the congestion has persisted. As a result, we must take additional measures. Two things are being done: <BR>First, we have designated two specific alternate routes, although we are continuing to encourage use of any of a considerable number of routes. The specific routes include one west to the expressway--Park Heights Ave./ Reisterstown Road/Auchentoroly Terrace/Druid Hill Avenue; and one to the east--York Road/Greenmount Ave./39th Street/St. Paul Street. <BR> The second measure is the conversion of the southbound right lane of the expressway to "exit only" at the exit to North Ave./Mt. Royal Ave. To safely accommodate this move, the 29th Street ramp must be closed to prevent what would otherwise be a dangerous weave. <BR> The ramp closure may add traffic to Charles Village Streets as motorists use St. Paul Street or Maryland Avenue as an alternate to the JFX, but it may decrease traffic as well, as motorists coming from points east stop using 29th Street (a Charles Village Street), since it no longer provides access to the expressway. <BR> We realize that nobody wants additional traffic on their streets, but when roadways are reconstructed, diversions are necessary. </FONT><BR><BR><BR></P></DIV>
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<DIV></DIV>From: "Sarah Andrew Wilson" <SARAH@PHLOOT.COM>
<DIV></DIV>Reply-To: Chat@charlesvillage.info
<DIV></DIV>To: <CHAT@CHARLESVILLAGE.INFO>
<DIV></DIV>Subject: [Chat] ramp to I-83
<DIV></DIV>Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2003 17:03:05 -0400
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<DIV></DIV>Does anyone know what's up with the ramp to southbound I-83, off of 29th
<DIV></DIV>Street? How long will it be closed? My commute is now lengthened due
<DIV></DIV>to its closing, so I'm eager for it to reopen.
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<DIV></DIV>Thanks,
<DIV></DIV>Sarah Andrew Wilson
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