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.

Lane Closures for Various CFG Bank Arena Events

This weekend, temporary lane closures will be implemented in the vicinity of the CFG Bank Arena for various concerts and shows, including Pearl Jam, Hans Zimmer Live, and Twenty-One Pilots.

In preparation for the events, the following lane closures will be implemented from approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 12th until 1:00 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 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

These lane closures will also be implemented on Friday, September 13^th from 8:30 p.m. until Saturday, September 14^th at 1:00 a.m. and on Sunday, September 15^th at 8:30 p.m. until Monday, September 16, 2024, at 1:00 a.m. (times approximate).

Motorists traveling in the vicinity of the CFG Arena should be prepared for heavy traffic volumes and changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Traffic Modifications for the Bruce Springsteen Concert at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

On Friday, temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented for the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band concert 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. 

Motorists should also 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 show, the following streets will be closed on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 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 Friday, September 13, 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.  

Temporary Road Closures for the Grace Medical Center Community Day

On Saturday, temporary road closures will be in effect for the Grace Medical Center Community Day.

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, the following road closures will be implemented from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• W. Fayette Street between N. Pulaski and N. Payson Streets
• N. Payson Street between W. Baltimore and W. Fayette Streets
• N. Pulaski Street between W. Fayette Street and W. Fairmount Avenue

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

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, the following ramp, road, and lane closures will be implemented (times approximate):

• Closure of westbound Northern Parkway ramps to the Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (guardrail repair and graffiti removal)
• Closure of eastbound Cold Spring Lane ramp to the southbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (trimming and cleaning work)
• MD 295 right lane closures northbound and southbound between Bush Street and the city/county line 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (cleaning activities)
• S. Sharp Street closure between W. Pratt and W. Conway Streets 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (special event)

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, the following ramp closures will be implemented (times approximate):

• Falls Road ramp to the southbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 closure 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (streetlighting work)
• Falls Road exit ramp from the northbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 closure 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (streetlighting work)

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 15, 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 the Baltimore Ravens Home Game

On Sunday, high traffic volumes and traffic modifications will be implemented in the downtown area for the Baltimore Ravens home opening game against the Las Vegas Raiders which will be held at M&T Bank Stadium starting at 1:00 p.m.

In preparation for the game, the following road and lane closures will be implemented on Sunday, September 15, 2024, starting at approximately 10:00 a.m.:

• The Hamburg Street Bridge will be temporarily closed between Leaden Hall and Paca Streets for game ingress.  Once the game begins, the closures will be removed until the start of the fourth quarter for egress.
• The Ostend Street Bridge will be temporarily closed between Sharp and Warner Streets for game ingress.  Once the game begins, the closures will be removed until the start of the fourth quarter for egress.
• A special traffic pattern will be temporarily installed along Warner Street between the Ostend Street Bridge and Stockholm Street for ingress and railroad crossings.
• Special traffic patterns will be installed along Warner Street, Alluvion Street, Worcester Street, and Bayard Street for egress at the start of the fourth quarter.
• Hamburg Street closure between Hanover and Charles Streets for egress at the start of the fourth quarter.
• No southbound travel will be permitted along Hanover Street between Henrietta and Hamburg Streets at the start of the fourth quarter for egress.  All traffic will be diverted onto Henrietta Street for east or west bound travels.

Football fans attending the game should be advised that all posted parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations in the vicinity of the stadium will be strictly enforced.  Fans that drive to the stadium should park at commercial lots and avoid area neighborhoods.  Those who do not have a parking permit for any of the stadium lots are strongly encouraged to use public transportation including the Metro Subway, Light Rail, Local Bus, or Charm City Circulator.  

Transportation Enforcement Officers will be deployed in the downtown area to assist with the movement of traffic.  Motorists traveling in the vicinity of the stadium should be on the watch for heavy pedestrian/vehicular traffic and possible traffic pattern changes prior to and during this event.

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