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 Weekend Activities

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

On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the following lane, ramp, and road closures will be implemented (times approximate):

• Hilton Parkway right lane closures northbound and southbound between North Avenue and Hilton Street 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (cleaning activities)
• 29^th Street on-ramp to the southbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 closure 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (graffiti removal)
• W. Baltimore Street closure between N. Fulton Avenue and Monroe Street 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (special event)
• Lafayette Avenue closure between Pennsylvania Avenue and Division Street 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (special event)

On Sunday, September 1, 2024, the following lane closures will be implemented (times approximate):

• Hilton Parkway left lane closures northbound and southbound between North Avenue and Hilton Street 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, September 1, 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

This weekend and early next week, temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented for the Baltimore Orioles home games against the Chicago White 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 Sunday, September 1, 2024, starting at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 2^nd starting at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 3rd starting at 3:30 p.m., and Wednesday, September 4th starting at 3:30 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 Sunday, September 1st, Monday, September 2nd, Tuesday, September 3rd and Wednesday, September 4th, 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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