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 Maryland Deathfest

This weekend, road closures will be implemented for the Maryland Deathfest which will be held at Power Plant Live. 

Starting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024, and continuing until 4:00 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024, the following roadways will be closed for the event with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

• Water Street closed from Frederick Street to Market Place
• Market Place closed from Water Street to Pratt Street

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

Traffic Modifications for the Festival of India

This Saturday, traffic modifications will be implemented for the Festival of India and Parade which will be held at the Inner Harbor’s McKeldin Square. 

Starting at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, the parade will kick off from McKeldin Square at the intersection of Light and Pratt Streets.  Participants will proceed south along Light Street and east along Key Highway to finish at Rash Field.

In preparation for the event, the following traffic modifications will be implemented (times approximate):

• Northbound Light Street right lane closure between Pratt and Camden Streets from 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24th through 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
• West side Covington Street curb lane closure between Key Highway and Cross Street on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Northbound Light Street double lane closures between Lee Street and Key Highway during the parade procession from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Eastbound Conway Street closed between Charles and Light Streets during the parade procession from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Eastbound traffic will be detoured north on Charles Street and east on Pratt Street during this time.

During the procession, temporary traffic stops may be implemented for the safety of parade participants.  Baltimore City Police & Transportation Enforcement Officers will be stationed along the route to help facilitate the movement of traffic. Motorists traveling in this vicinity may experience delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Traffic Modifications for the Sowebo Art & Music Festival

This weekend, traffic modifications will be implemented for the Sowebo Art & Music Festival which will be held at the historic Hollins Market. 

In preparation for the event, the following road closures will be implemented from 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2024, with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

• S. Carlton Street between W. Baltimore and W. Lombard Streets
• S. Carrollton Street between W. Baltimore and W. Lombard Streets
• S. Arlington Street between W. Baltimore and W. Lombard Streets
• S. Stockton Street between W. Baltimore and W. Lombard Streets
• Hollins Street between S. Carey and S. Schroeder Streets
• Booth Street between S. Carey and S. Schroeder Streets
• Boyd Street between Arlington Street and 1033 Boyd Street

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

Traffic Modifications for Weekend Activities

This Saturday, temporary lane closures will be in effect for various activities.

On Saturday, May 25, 2024, the following lane closures will be implemented (times approximate):

• Jones Falls Expressway/I-83 southbound right lane closures between Northern Parkway and Guilford Avenue 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (graffiti removal)
• MD 295 northbound and southbound left lane closures between Hamburg Street and the city/county line 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 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, May 26, 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.

Traffic Modifications for Baltimore Orioles Home Games

On Monday, temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented for the Baltimore Orioles home games against the Boston Red Sox 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 Monday, May 27, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 28th starting at 3:30 p.m., and Wednesday, May 29th starting at 3:30 a.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 Monday, May 27th, Tuesday, May 28th and Wednesday, May 29, 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. 

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