Overnight Lane Closures Coming to Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills

Maryland State Highway Administration announces pavement patching project starting Monday

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:59pm

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A blurred, abstract photograph of cars driving on a highway at night, with streaks of red and white lights representing the flow of traffic and the sense of motion and speed.Overnight lane closures on a major Baltimore County road will test the patience of local commuters during a multi-month pavement repair project.Owings Mills Today

The Maryland State Highway Administration has announced that a pavement patching project will prompt overnight lane closures on a 1.6-mile stretch of Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills, Baltimore County, starting on Monday. The work is scheduled to be completed by late June, weather permitting.

Why it matters

The road closures and lane restrictions will impact commuters and residents in the Owings Mills area, requiring drivers to plan extra time for their travels during the project. Maintaining the condition of major roads is an ongoing challenge for transportation authorities.

The details

Crews will be working overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, to mill, patch, and stripe sections of the pavement on Reisterstown Road between Crossroads Drive and Painters Mill Road. Motorists can expect single-lane closures during this time, with temporary traffic signs and cones guiding them through the work zone.

  • Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • The project is expected to be completed by late June 2026, weather permitting.

The players

Maryland State Highway Administration

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Maryland's highway infrastructure.

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What’s next

Drivers in the Owings Mills area should plan extra time for their commutes and be cautious when navigating the work zone during the overnight hours.

The takeaway

This pavement patching project on Reisterstown Road highlights the ongoing need for infrastructure maintenance and improvements in the Baltimore region, as well as the impact that such work can have on local traffic patterns and commutes.