| Upper Jones Falls Conduits: JFX Diversion Tunnel |
Build Dates: 1959
Features: Massive 9.1m H x 7.6m W (30’x 25′) Modern 50’s build construction,
Proceeding past Junction Chamber 1, Triple Barrel Hall , the 3 intake conduits converge into 2 massive hallway like tunnels,running in parallel. Again these conduits composition are made up of concrete all the way around and are mistakenly referred to as the Jones Falls Conduits. The daily flow of the Jones Falls river runs through the western conduit, while the eastern conduit usually host a small stream of water being fed by 2 underground streams that outfall in here. Immediately after Triple Barrel Hall the tunnels bear slightly the right before straitening out again. While these tunnels do not run at depth, the enormous size of these underground tunnels are remarkable. More like underground sanatoriums. Like massive, never ending hallways.
Features:
Two conduits run in parallel under a major highway and eventually run out in front of a major Train station, which can be heard at times. Modern concrete construction, rectangular shape, that do no sit deep within the ground. Eastern tunnel serves as an outfall for 2 large lateral drains, one with a known SSO/CSO relief point. The N. Charles Street Storm Sewer & the Lovegrove Alley Storm Sewer. Tunnel Section length after Junction Chamber #1 1000 meters.
There are 2 large drains and a number of small drains that are positioned in the upper portion of the walls, towards the top of the ceiling. The 2 of the larger outfalls, are the Charles Street Sewer and Lovegrove Alley Sewer. They serve as combined sewer overflow outlets (SSO/CSO) and appear to have the capacity of 700 – 1000 cubic foot a second drains.
There is some notable graffiti art towards the end of this tunnel. One of the most impressive graffiti in the entire tunnel lies at the end of this section. Impressive due to the fact that it spans almost the entire face of the wall. Further research brings to light this style of graffiti is known as “Blockbuster graffiti” or “Roller Graffiti”. Its a massive piece of art with a hand holding a bottle, tagged by 1202 that reads “KEEP GOING —>” .
Jones Falls Conduit System
Jones Falls River Infall Stage
JFX Intake/Infall Tunnels
JFX Triple Barrel Junction Chamber
JFX Diversion Tunnels
Guilford Avenue Junction Chamber
Old Guilford Avenue Diversion Tunnel
The Original JF Conduits Proper
WARNING:
The intent of these pages are to provide historical documentation. Many of the environments & areas presented on this website are hazardous, and were only entered on the basis of extensive training, experience, research and planning. Do not try to access these sites / tunnels / storm sewers , they should not be trifled with. The intent of these pages are to provide historical documentation for future generation. An explorer already risked their life, so that you can explore virtually from home… so stay safe, and stay away! Consider this neither a disclaimer, nor a recommendation.
