Baltimore Reclaims Conduit Control | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 1, 2026 · 1m

Baltimore is reclaiming control of its aging conduit system, kicking off in January with the city’s own Department of Transportation taking over repairs — a reversal of the past decade when BGE handled most work. The mayor’s office is reviving the long-defunct Conduit Division, bringing expertise back under city control as the current BGE contract expires this year. While exact staffing and costs are still being finalized, funding will come from a proposed 2027 franchise fee hike. This move promises new jobs and expanded DOT operations — all before the clock ticks to 2027. Listen in…