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We have traveled many times with Gate 1, although not to Sicily, and we have always had a very positive experience. (Morocco, Turkey, Thailand and various countries in South America) In fact, we are traveling with them again in the spring to Ireland and Scotland. We have always had great guides and the trips were well organized. The Discovery Tours are smaller than the general tours and preferable, but we have done both with no complaints. I think they are generally a good value. For Sicily we chose Secret Italia because we preferred their itinerary and smaller size. We will be going in a couple of weeks so will see how they compare.
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- Visit the Norman Cathedral in Monreale with its interior of glittering 12th century Byzantine mosaics Tour the old city of Palermo with its incredible mix of architectural styles Discover Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, the best preserved outside of Greece Ascend the lava-crusted slopes of Mt. Etna - the most active volcano in the world! Visit the Greek Theatre in Taormina, one of the largest in Sicily View the Roman Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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- 3 nights Palermo 1 night Agrigento 3 nights Giardini Naxos Italian city hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 13 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners with wine Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides in all major cities Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
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How to travel around the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore: A look at the traffic impact and alternate routes
By Rohan Mattu
Updated on: March 26, 2024 / 12:44 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore
BALTIMORE -- A major traffic impact is anticipated after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday into the Patapsco River, cutting off a major artery into and out of the port city.
A bridge column was hit by a large container ship around 1:30 a.m., sending an unknown number of vehicles and people into the Patapsco River, authorities said.
Detours in place after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Maryland transit authorities quickly put detours in place for those traveling through Dundalk or the Curtis Bay/Hawkins Point side of the bridge. The estimated 31,000 who travel the bridge every day will need to find a new route for the forseeable future.
Alternate routes to cross the harbor are through I-95 and I-895 with the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-95) and Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-895).
"I am expecting that folks will have delays of over an hour this morning because the impacts are not only going to be felt here in the local neighborhoods but for all of those people who normally don't even travel that southeast corridor of 695," First Alert Traffic reporter Angela Foster said. "If you travel into the tunnels normally you're used to the typical congestion but today, not only will you see excessive delays, you'll likely see authorities there."
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Tractor-trailers that have clearance to use the tunnels will need to be checked for hazardous materials, which are not permitted in tunnels, and that could further hold up traffic.
The MDTA says vehicles carrying bottled propane gas over 10 pounds per container (maximum of 10 containers), bulk gasoline, explosives, significant amounts of radioactive materials, and other hazardous materials are prohibited from using the Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-95) or the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895).
Any vehicles transporting hazardous materials should use the western section of I-695 around the tunnels, officials said.
About 31,000 travel the bridge every day, officials said, adding up to over 11 million a year.
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The Key Bridge crosses the Patapsco River, a key waterway that along with the Port of Baltimore serves as a hub for East Coast shipping.
The bridge is the outermost of three toll crossings of Baltimore's Harbor and the final link in Interstate 695, known in the region as the Baltimore Beltway, which links Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
The bridge was built after the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel reached capacity and experienced heavy congestion almost daily, according to the MDTA.
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Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency, which allows Maryland to coordinate and request emergency resources and federal support.
Moore said his office is in close communication with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
"We will remain in close contact with federal, state, and local entities that are carrying out rescue efforts as we continue to assess and respond to this tragedy," the governor said in a statement.
The Patapsco River, which the bridge crossed, is a key waterway that serves the Port of Baltimore as a hub for East Coast shipping.
Rohan Mattu is a digital producer at CBS News Baltimore. Rohan graduated from Towson University in 2020 with a degree in journalism and previously wrote for WDVM-TV in Hagerstown. He maintains WJZ's website and social media, which includes breaking news in everything from politics to sports.
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