Closure On Falls Road Extended For Tree Removal

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — The 1.7-mile section of Falls Road that was closed for the removal of a fallen tree will last a bit longer than officials previously thought. At first, officials anticipated the closure would run through Friday, Jan. 25. On Friday morning, they said it would take a bit more time.

The closure will be in effect through Saturday, Jan. 26, the Baltimore County Police Department reported.

What prompted the closure was a tree that fell on Falls Road between Seminary Avenue and Padonia Road Thursday night, according to the State Highway Administration.

Since then, Falls Road has been closed to all vehicles except for local traffic between Seminary Avenue and Padonia Road as utility crews work to remove the tree.

Traffic on Falls Road north is being detoured to Seminary Avenue to York Road, and Falls Road south traffic is detoured to Padonia Road to I-83 or York Road.

Drivers are encouraged to plan extra time for their travels on Falls Road, York Road and nearby corridors.

Get real-time traffic conditions from the Maryland Department of Transportation.

Fallen tree shuts down Falls Rd between Padonia Rd and Seminary Ave. Stay with @FOXBaltimore for updates. pic.twitter.com/jhxDrGT1lP
— Candace Dold (@candacedfox45) January 25, 2019

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