7-17-2023 4:08am

"THE IRON LADY"

Warren Road Bridge to Close for Maintenance Work

This bridge is one of two unique, highly ornamental bridges built over the Loch Raven Reservoir. Even though it isn't in the city of Baltimore, the city is noted on the portal bracing because this bridge was built as part of the reservoir created for the city. The bridge is noted for its rare use of vertical end posts. The other bridge is on Paper Mill Road. It is assumed that like Paper Mill Road, this bridge was designed by J. E. Greiner.

It is a key shortcut and artery for drivers in Cockeysville and Hunt Valley, to and from Harford County.

A PHOTO ESSAY

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that the Warren Road Bridge, which crosses over the Loch Raven Reservoir, will close to vehicular traffic for repair work.

Starting at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, the Warren Road Bridge will be closed to through traffic between Bosley Road and Poplar Hill Road with detours in effect. The bridge, located in Baltimore County, is owned by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works and managed by the Department of Transportation.

Commuters that use the Warren Road Bridge to travel through the reservoir will need to use alternate routes while repairs are being made, such as Dulaney Valley Road or Paper Mill Road. Motorists that travel through Loch Raven Reservoir should plan ahead by allowing additional commute times, as heavy traffic is expected along the suggested alternate routes.

Local access along Warren Road will be maintained for area residents and signs have been placed in the vicinity to alert motorists of the closure. The bridge is expected to remain closed for approximately three months while repair work is being completed.