MD295

MD295 is the designation most commonly associated with Maryland Route 295, the Baltimore–Washington Parkway. This is a major state-maintained expressway that forms a direct link between the Baltimore area and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. It serves both commuter and freight traffic and is maintained by the Maryland State Highway Administration.

Route description: MD 295 runs generally southeast to northwest through central Maryland, passing through parts of Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and Prince George's counties. The highway provides access to major facilities such as Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and connects with other main corridors, including I-195 and I-95. The central sections use a controlled-access design with a raised median and multiple interchanges.

History: The MD 295 designation was assigned to the Baltimore–Washington Parkway as part of mid-20th-century planning for rapid regional travel. Construction occurred in stages during the 1950s and 1960s, with extensions and improvements completed in subsequent decades. The corridor has undergone safety and capacity upgrades to accommodate increasing traffic levels.

Other uses: The MD295 designation has also appeared in other contexts to denote unrelated products or projects. This article focuses on the Maryland Route 295 usage; readers seeking other meanings may consult a disambiguation resource.