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 the Flower Mart

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the traffic modifications that will be in effect for Flower Mart.  The Flower Mart will be held on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the heart of Mount Vernon.

In preparation for the event, the following road closures will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2nd until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024:

• N. Charles Street from Centre to Madison Streets
• Eastbound Mt. Vernon Place from St. Paul to Cathedral to Streets
• Westbound Mount Vernon Place from Cathedral to St. Paul Street
• North and south sides of Madison Street closed from Lovegrove to Morton Streets (lane closures)

Additional road closures will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 3rd until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024:

• Madison Street from St. Paul to Cathedral Streets
• N. Charles Street from Madison to Read Streets

The following parking restrictions will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2nd until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024:

• North and south sides of Mount Vernon Place from St. Paul to Cathedral Streets
• N. Charles Street from Centre to Madison Streets
• West side of N. Charles Street from Hamilton to Centre Streets

The following parking restrictions will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2nd until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024:

• North and south sides of Madison Street from Lovegrove to Charles Streets

Additional parking restrictions will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, May 3rd until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024:

• North and south sides of Madison Street from St. Paul to Lovegrove Streets
• North and south sides of Madison Street from Charles to Cathedral Streets
• N. Charles Street from Madison to Read Streets

Variable message signs will be placed in the area to alert motorists of the closures. Transportation Enforcement Officers (TEO’s) will be posted at critical locations to help facilitate the movement of traffic.  All parking restrictions in the vicinity of the event will be strictly enforced for everyone’s safety.  Motorists traveling in this area should obey all posted parking restrictions, be on the watch for pedestrians and use alternate routes to avoid delays.

Charm City Circulator Service Alert:  The Charm City Circulator will be operating its regular service hours with detours implemented during this event.  Patrons should visit or download the Passio Go! app for detour information.

Traffic Modifications for the Kinetic Sculpture Race

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the traffic modifications that will be implemented for the Kinetic Sculpture Race which will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

The race will begin and end at the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) on Covington Street and kicks off at 9:30 a.m.  Participants will run the 15-mile course through the Inner Harbor and surrounding neighborhoods at the approximate times listed below:

• 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.  Safety check and brake test at AVAM
• 9:30 – 10:00 Opening Ceremonies & start from AVAM onto Key Highway
• 10:03 – 10:20 Climb Battery Avenue into Federal Hill Park
• 10:15 – 11:30 Race down Riverside, Fort, Lawrence, Key Highway, around the Inner Harbor, down President Street, around Katyn Circle to Aliceanna Street & Boston Street
• 11:15 – 1:00 p.m.  Water entry at Canton Waterfront Park
• 1:00 – 1:30 Race up Kenwood Avenue, right on Eastern, left on Linwood and into Patterson Park
• 1:15 – 3:15 Patterson Park Obstacle Course
• 3:30 – 4:45 Race down Lombard, Central, Eastern, Pier 5, Pratt, Light, Key Highway, Lawrence, Fort, Jackson, Clement and Covington to the finish line at AVAM (first racers may finish as early as 3:30)
• 4:00 – 6:00 Post-race recovery (dinner for racers & volunteers)
• 6:00 – 7:00 Awards Ceremony at AVAM

Race Route - Participants will leave the AVAM/Covington Street and will turn left onto Key Highway, left onto Battery Avenue, and left on Warren Avenue to enter Federal Hill Park, loop around the park, then exit the park making a right onto Warren Avenue.  The race proceeds left on Riverside Avenue, left on Fort Avenue, left on Lawrence Street, then left onto Key Highway.  Participants will then turn right onto Light Street, turn into bike lane at Science Center, then into trolley lane to continue on Light Street, and right into the Pratt Street trolley lane.  The course continues along Pratt Street, right on President Street, around the Katyn Memorial, right on Aliceanna Street, and right onto Boston Street.  Participants will enter Canton Waterfront Park at East Avenue for a water launch, then exit the park at East Avenue, turn left on Boston Street, right on Kenwood Avenue, right on Eastern Avenue, then left on Linwood Avenue to enter Patterson Park near the Dog Park.  After negotiating the three obstacle courses in the park, racers will exit the park onto Lombard Street, turn left on Central Avenue, and right on Eastern Avenue, crossing President Street.  The race continues left into bike lane on Pratt Street, left on Light Street, left on Key Highway, right on Lawrence Street, right on Fort Avenue, right on Jackson Street, left on Clement Street and right onto Covington Street to finish at the AVAM.

In preparation for the event, Covington Street will be closed to through traffic between Key Highway and Cross Street beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2nd through 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, with parking restrictions in effect.  In addition, during the race on Saturday, May 4^th, one lane of travel will be coned off for participants along the race route wherever possible.

The following parking restriction will be implemented from 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2nd until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024:

• Covington Street from Key Highway to Cross Street

The following parking restrictions will be implemented on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:

• South side of Key Highway from Battery Avenue to Covington Street
• South side of Key Highway from Williams Street to Light Street
• South side of Boston Street from Aliceanna Street to East Avenue

Motorists traveling in these areas should be advised that temporary traffic stops will be implemented during the event for the safety of participants.  Transportation Enforcement Officers along with the Baltimore City Police will be stationed along the race route to help facilitate the movement of traffic.  Drivers should expect delays during the race and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Traffic Modifications for Weekend Activities

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

On Friday, May 3, 2024, the following road closure will be implemented (times approximate):

• Curley Street closed between O’Donnell and Elliott Streets from 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 3^rd through 12:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024 (special event)

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the following road closures will be implemented (times approximate):

• Madison Street closed between Washington and Wolfe Streets from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (crane operation)
• Charles Street closed between Cross and West Streets from 3:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4^th through 3:00 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024 (special event)
• Eutaw Place closed between Lafayette and McMechen Streets 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (special event)
• Preston Street closed between Maryland Avenue and Cathedral Street from 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4^th through 2:00 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024 (special event)
• Ponca Street closed between Eastern Avenue and Fleet Street from 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4^th through 1:00 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024 (special event)

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, May 5, 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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