I-97 North Reopens After Heat Damage | Baltimore News

I-97 North is back open after extreme heat caused pavement to buckle, forcing crews to patch and re-pour sections between New Cut Road and Brightview Drive overpass—twice in some spots. With temperatures hitting 97 degrees, Maryland’s highway team worked through the holiday weekend, even resorting to a temporary fix that failed, requiring a full concrete replacement. Two lanes were briefly closed during the redo, but all lanes reopened by Monday morning. This unexpected shutdown highlights how extreme weather—and not just wear and tear—can disrupt daily commutes, with the final cost still being tallied. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f4a4a6df29260f6