The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) would like to advise motorists of the temporary road closures and traffic modifications for the following activities this weekend.  Please download the Waze.com app for live detour navigation.  All activities are weather permitting and BCDOT is not responsible for providing status updates.

Traffic Modifications for Baltimore Orioles Home Games

Starting this evening and reoccurring throughout the weekend, temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented for the Baltimore Orioles home games against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. 

Motorists should be advised that all parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations will be strictly enforced in the vicinity of the stadium.  Patrons who do not have a parking permit for any of the stadium lots are strongly encouraged to use public transportation.  Increased traffic delays should be expected due to the Key Bridge closure.  With a variety of transit options including the Metro Subway, Light Rail, Local Bus, and the Charm City Circulator, fans can easily use mass transit from numerous locations in and around Baltimore. 

Baseball fans that drive to the game should utilize commercial parking facilities north of the stadium and avoid parking in area neighborhoods.  Transportation Enforcement Officers will enforce posted parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations in the vicinity of the stadium.  Vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and towed.  Motorists with questions concerning the location of their vehicles should call 311. 

In preparation for the games, the following streets will be closed on Thursday, August 22, 2024 starting at 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 23^rd starting at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 24th starting at 1:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 25th starting at 4:00 p.m. (times approximate) with detours in effect: 

• Eutaw Street from Pratt to Camden Streets
• Camden Street from Howard to Russell Streets
• Hamburg Street from Russell to Leadenhall Streets

In addition, the following parking restrictions will be implemented on Thursday, August 22^nd, Friday, August 23rd, Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25, 2024, in the vicinity of the stadium: 

• East side of Eutaw Street from Pratt to Lombard Streets
• North side of Conway Street from Charles to Sharp Streets
• East side of Greene Street from Lombard Street to Washington Boulevard
• North side of Pratt Street from Greene Street to Paca Street

Transportation Enforcement Officers will be stationed at key intersections to assist with the movement of traffic in the downtown area.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for pedestrians, especially when approaching designated crosswalks.  

Road Closures for the Rock the Block Event

This Thursday, temporary road closures will be implemented for the Rock the Block event.

In preparation for the event, the following road closures will be implemented on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from approximately 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

• Leverton Avenue between Conkling and Eaton Streets
• Conkling Street between Lombard and Baltimore Streets
• Eaton Street between Leverton Avenue and Lombard Street

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Lane Closures for CFG Bank Arena Events

This Friday and Saturday, temporary lane closures will be implemented in the vicinity of the CFG Bank Arena for arena events.

In preparation for the events, the following lane closures will be implemented from approximately 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23^rd until 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, and again at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 24^th until 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024:

• Howard Street left lane closure from Camden to Pratt Streets
• Lombard Street right lane closure from Hopkins Place to Howard Street 
• Baltimore Street left lane closure from Howard Street to Park Avenue
• Pratt Street left lane closure from Eutaw to Howard Streets

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Traffic Modifications for Mayor Scott's Back to School Kick-Off

This Saturday, temporary traffic modifications will be implemented for Mayor Scott's Back to School Kick-off.  The event will be held at War Memorial Plaza / 100 Holliday Street from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In preparation for the event, the following road and lane closures will be implemented on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

• Lexington Street closed between Guilford Avenue and Gay Street
• Holliday Street closed between Lexington Street and Saratoga Street 
• Curb lane closure along the north side of Fayette Street between Gay Street and Holliday Street

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for pedestrians and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Traffic Modifications for Weekend Activities

This weekend, temporary road and lane closures will be in effect for various activities.

On Friday, August 23, 2024, the following road closure will be implemented (times approximate):

• Westbound Waterview Avenue closed between Erick and Potee Streets 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (special event – Big Bounce America).  All westbound traffic will be detoured onto Cherry Hill Avenue.

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the following road and lane closures will be implemented (times approximate):

• Westbound Waterview Avenue closed between Erick and Potee Streets 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (special event – Big Bounce America).  All westbound traffic will be detoured onto Cherry Hill Avenue.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard left lane closure southbound between Eutaw and Saratoga Streets 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (streetlighting work)
• MD 295 right lane closures northbound and southbound between Bush Street and the city/county line 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (cleaning activities)

On Sunday, August 25, 2024, the following road and lane closures will be implemented (times approximate):

• Westbound Waterview Avenue closed between Erick and Potee Streets 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (special event – Big Bounce America).  All westbound traffic will be detoured onto Cherry Hill Avenue.
• I-83 / Jones Falls Expressway left lane closures northbound and southbound between Fayette Street and the city/county line 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (cleaning activities)

Motorists traveling in these vicinities should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

Traffic Modifications for the Baltimore Farmers' Market

This Sunday, traffic modifications will be in effect for the Baltimore Farmers' Market, which is held under the Jones Falls Expressway along Saratoga Street between Holliday and Gay Streets.

On Sunday, August 25, 2024, the following street and lane closures will be implemented from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with parking restrictions in effect:

• Holliday Street closed from E. Pleasant Street to E. Saratoga Street
• Pleasant Street closed at Holliday Street
• Hillen Street center lane closure between Front Street and Fallsway

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

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