The Champion of Length: The Fort McHenry Tunnel
The Fort McHenry Tunnel is a critical piece of infrastructure for both Baltimore and the entire I-95 corridor.
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- Length: The tunnel stretches for approximately 1.5 miles (or about 7,920 feet) under the Patapsco River, just south of the historic Fort McHenry.
- Route: It carries Interstate 95 through the city, providing a crucial link for traffic traveling between Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. It is the preferred route for most hazardous materials that are prohibited from using the nearby Francis Scott Key Bridge (before its collapse) and the…