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Baltimore City Funding for U.S. 40 'Highway to Nowhere' Redevelopment

Original title: Supplementary Department of Transportation Project Fund Capital Appropriation – Department of Transportation – $2,000,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Department of Transportation Project Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $2,000,000 to the Department of Transportation – PRJ002909 (West Baltimore United), to provide funding for deconstruction and redevelopment of U.S. 40 Highway to Nowhere; and providing for a special effective date.

February 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance directs $2,000,000 in city capital funds toward the initial stages of dismantling and repurposing the U.S. 40 highway infrastructure in West Baltimore.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

West Baltimore residents

Residents in the vicinity of the U.S. 40 highway will be affected by the deconstruction and redevelopment activities funded by this appropriation.

Department of Transportation

The department is responsible for managing the $2,000,000 budget and executing the project.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance authorizes a $2,000,000 to the Department of Transportation for the deconstruction and redevelopment of the U.S. 40 'Highway to Nowhere' project. The funds are specifically allocated to project PRJ002909, known as West Baltimore United.

Key Facts

The ordinance authorizes a $2,000,000 supplementary capital appropriation.
The funds are designated for the Department of Transportation.
The appropriation is specifically for project PRJ002909, titled 'West Baltimore United'.
The project scope includes the deconstruction and redevelopment of the U.S. 40 'Highway to Nowhere'.
The ordinance includes a special effective date.
The ordinance is filed under number 25-0122 and is currently enacted.

Why It Matters

This ordinance directs $2,000,000 in city capital funds toward the initial stages of dismantling and repurposing the U.S. 40 highway infrastructure in West Baltimore.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this $2 million appropriation?

The funds are intended to support the deconstruction and redevelopment of the U.S. 40 'Highway to Nowhere' under the West Baltimore United project.

Which department is receiving these funds?

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation.

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Discoveries

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Active Investment in Highway Deconstruction

The allocation of $2 million specifically for 'deconstruction' of the U.S. 40 highway signals a concrete shift toward removing the infrastructure rather than maintaining it.

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Connected Entities

otherWest Baltimore United“The name of the project receiving the capital appropriation.”Map →

otherPRJ002909“The specific project identifier for the West Baltimore United initiative.”Map →

organizationBaltimore City Council“The legislative body that enacted the ordinance.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Transportation“The agency receiving the $2,000,000 appropriation.”Map →

Sources

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