Lead paint falling into Baltimore waterways; cleanup stalled

April 13, 2026

Nick Karvounis of Baltimore, walks along Falls Road and under the 28th Street bridge. White and orange paint chips have been falling from the overpass onto the banks of the Jones Falls and the area underneath the North Baltimore bridge, leading to several violations of state environmental law, an inspection report from the Maryland Department of the Environment says. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

PUBLISHED: April 13, 2026 at 5:01 AM EDT

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Removing the lead paint from six Baltimore-area bridges is going to take years, according to the latest clean-up and abatement plans from the city and the State Highway Administration.

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