Originally Posted by
Analise
I thought the part that connected with 95 would be midpoint b/w Baltimore and DC like in Howard County. Wasn't that the point? Or was it just a connector close to the beltway to relieve the 495 traffic...maybe that was the point.
What's open now is just from Shady Grove to Georgia Avenue (labeled as Route 97 and the signage has apparently already confused at least one transit reporter).
And, yes, the real intent was to alleviate traffic on the Beltway.
By the way, not only does it take EZ Pass, that's the preferred way to pay for it. The only other option is to have them photograph your license plate and send you a bill - which carries a $3 surcharge.