Action plans to clean up lead paint that’s been chipping off bridges, polluting local waterways, and possibly getting into homes have been submitted to the state and are currently under review by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Last month, advocates with Blue Water Baltimore had identified three affected bridges. Now, according to MDE there are currently six.
Some, but not all, cleanup begins after state identifies bridges with crumbling lead paint
Cleanup plans underway for bridges with chipping lead paint
Baltimore City Bridges/Overpasses:
- Overpass at W. 28th Street
- Orleans Street overpass at Guilford Avenue
- Bridge over I83, exit 8, Hampden
SHA Bridges/Overpasses:
- SHA I-95 Overpass, intersection of Arbutus Ave and Potomac Ave, Halethorpe
- SHA I-95 Overpass at Park Entrance Rd
- SHA Bridge at I-695 and Putty Hill Avenue, Parkville
According to SHA media relations manager Shanteé Felix, “crews are actively working on cleanup efforts” at I-95 over US 1…