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 City Poly Fest

This Saturday, traffic modifications will be implemented for the City Poly Fest which will be held at Middle Branch Park.

In preparation for the event, the north side of Waterview Avenue will be closed to through traffic on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with detours in effect. 

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 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

This Saturday, a temporary road closure will be in effect for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, which will be held in the vicinity of M&T Bank Stadium and Camden Yards.

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the following street will be closed to through traffic from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with detours in effect:

• Hamburg Street Bridge from Leadenhall Street to Russell 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 Port to Fort 6K

This Saturday, temporary lane closures and parking restrictions will be implemented for the Believe in Tomorrow Port to Fort 6K which will be held in Locust Point.

The race will kick off from the Liberty Lot at 1215 E. Fort Avenue at 8:30 a.m.  Participants will proceed west on Fort Avenue, left on Belt Street, left on E. Randall Street, then slight left on Webster Street, right onto E. Fort Avenue heading east against traffic, then slight right at Wallace Street.  The race continues into Ft. McHenry to complete a loop inside the fort.  Participants will exit the fort onto Fort Avenue, heading back to the Liberty Lot against traffic to finish.

In preparation for the event, the following roadway will be closed to through traffic on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

• Eastbound E. Fort Avenue closed from Covington Street to Constellation Plaza

In addition, one lane of travel will be coned off for participants along the race route wherever possible with parking restrictions in effect.  Commuters should be aware that temporary traffic stops will be implemented during the event for the safety of participants.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for pedestrians and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Charm City Circulator (CCC) Banner and Cherry Route patrons should be advised that the CCC will be detoured on Saturday, October 26, 2024, during the event from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Additional information can be found on the CCC website.

Traffic Modifications for the Great Halloween Lantern Parade & Festival

This weekend, temporary road closures will be in effect for the Great Halloween Lantern Parade and Festival which will be held in Patterson Park.

On Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27, 2024, the following street will be closed to through traffic from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. each day with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

• Linwood Avenue closed from Eastern Avenue 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 Weekend Activities

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

On Thursday, October 24^th and Friday, October 25, 2024, the following intersection will be closed (times approximate):

• W. 28^th Street and Huntington Avenue 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day (utility work)

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the following lane and road closures will be implemented (times approximate):

• Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 southbound right lane closures between the Druid Park Drive ramp and the Guilford Avenue ramp 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (streetlighting repairs)
• North Avenue access ramp to the southbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (streetlighting repairs)
• Monument Street closed between Broadway and Rutland Avenue 1:00 a.m. Saturday through 10:00 p.m. Sunday (crane operation)

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, the following road closure will be implemented (times approximate):

• Eastbound I-70/40 underpass 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (cleaning & repair 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, October 27, 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 Reservoir Hill Harvest Festival

This Sunday, temporary traffic modifications will be implemented for the 19^th annual Reservoir Hill Harvest Festival which will be held in Reservoir Hill.

In preparation for the event, Whitelock Street will be closed to through traffic between Brookfield and Linden Avenues on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect. 

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 Christ the King Procession

This Sunday, traffic modifications will be in effect for the Christ the King Procession.

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, temporary traffic holds/road closures will occur along the following roadways during the procession from approximately 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.:

• W. Saratoga Street from Cathedral Street to Park Avenue
• Park Avenue from Saratoga to Mulberry Streets
• Mulberry Street from Park Avenue to Cathedral Street
• Cathedral Street from Mulberry to Saratoga Streets

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

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