Baltimore CityLink Gold Adjusts for Construction
Baltimore CityLink Gold route detours around North Washington and McElderry construction work
CityLink Gold Route Detours for Construction Work
Baltimore's CityLink Gold route will detour around construction work at North Washington Street and McElderry Street starting Friday morning, Maryland Transit Administration officials said. The temporary route change affects service between Walbrook Junction and Canton and is scheduled to run from 7:14 AM Friday through 7:00 AM Saturday. MTA issued Service Alert 26713 Thursday to notify riders of the overnight detour.
Construction Prompts Overnight Route Change
The detour stems from construction activity at the intersection of North Washington Street and McElderry Street, according to transit officials. MTA typically implements temporary detours when roadwork blocks regular bus routes, allowing construction crews to work while maintaining transit service on alternate streets. The agency didn't specify which streets the Gold line will use during the detour period. Construction-related detours are common in Baltimore as the city manages infrastructure projects while keeping bus service operational.
Single Route Affected by Brief Detour
Only the CityLink Gold line between Walbrook Junction and Canton will operate on the modified route, officials confirmed. The detour will last approximately 24 hours, beginning Friday morning and ending Saturday morning. MTA advised passengers using this route to plan for potential delays and route changes during the detour period. Officials didn't say how much additional travel time riders should expect or provide details about which specific stops might be temporarily relocated. The agency classified the disruption as a construction-related detour in its service alert system.
Brief Friday-to-Saturday Timeline
The detour takes effect May 2 at 7:14 AM and is scheduled to end May 3 at 7:00 AM, according to MTA's service alert. The timing suggests construction work will occur primarily overnight Friday into Saturday morning. Regular CityLink Gold routing is expected to resume Saturday morning once construction crews complete their work and the intersection reopens to bus traffic.
Riders Can Check Moovit for Updates
Passengers should confirm their Friday evening and overnight travel plans if they rely on the CityLink Gold route between Walbrook Junction and Canton, transit officials said. MTA's Transit Information Contact Center is available weekdays from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM at 410-539-5000 for questions about the detour. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and service alerts for MTA routes, helping riders track CityLink Gold buses during the temporary detour period.
