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 Baltimore Washington One Carnival and Parade

This weekend, various traffic modifications will be implemented for the Baltimore Washington One Carnival and Parade.  The event will be held in Druid Hill Park on Friday, July 12^th through Sunday, July 14, 2024. 

On Saturday, July 13^th, the parade will be held from approximately 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.  Participants will begin staging along Druid Park Drive between Reisterstown Road and Liberty Heights Avenue.  The parade kicks off from the intersection of Reisterstown Road and Druid Park Drive, and participants will turn right onto Reisterstown Road, bear left onto Auchentoroly Terrce, continue south onto McCulloh Street, then turn left onto Druid Park Lake Drive and left on Swann Drive to proceed into Druid Hill Park.  Participants will turn right onto East Drive and left on Red Road, to disband at East Drive.

In preparation for the parade, the following road closures will be implemented with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

• Carlins Park Drive closed at Druid Park Drive – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, through 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
• Druid Park Drive closed between Liberty Heights Avenue and Reisterstown Road – Saturday, July 13, 2024, from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Reisterstown Road at Druid Park Drive will temporarily close starting at approximately 12:00 p.m. for the beginning of the parade until all participants move onto Auchentoroly Terrace.  This closure will also affect traffic traveling southbound on Park Heights Avenue.
• Southbound Aunchentoroly Terrace at Reisterstown Road will be temporarily closed starting at approximately 12:00 p.m.

During the parade, the following traffic detour will be in effect to direct motorists around the parade area:    

• Westbound Druid Park Drive traffic will be detoured right onto Park Heights Avenue, left on W. Cold Spring Lane, left on Wabash Avenue/Dorithan Road, right onto Hilton Road, and left on Liberty Heights Avenue to end detour.

The following parking restrictions will also be implemented this weekend for the carnival and parade:

• Carlins Park Drive from Druid Park Drive to Dead End – 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12th to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13th 
• Druid Park Drive from Liberty Heights Avenue to Reisterstown Road – Saturday, July 13th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (parade assembly area)
• Swann Drive from Druid Park Lake Drive to Mansion House Drive – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12th to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 14th 
• East Drive from Mansion House Drive to Pool Service Drive – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12th to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 14th 
• Beechwood Drive from Gwynns Falls Parkway to Swann Drive – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12th to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 14th 

Motorists should be advised that during the parade, temporary traffic stops may be implemented along the parade route for the safety of participants.  All posted parking restrictions will be strictly enforced, and vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and towed.

Transportation Enforcement Officers (TEO’S) will assist the Baltimore City Police with traffic control at intersections along the parade route.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for pedestrians and are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays.  Motorists are also encouraged to download the Waze.com app for live detour navigation. 

Traffic Modifications for Baltimore Orioles Home Games

This weekend, temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented for the Baltimore Orioles home games against the New York Yankees 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 Friday, July 12, 2024, starting at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13th starting at 1:00 p.m., and Sunday, July 14th starting at 8:30 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 Friday, July 12^th, Saturday, July 13th and Sunday, July 14, 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.  

Traffic Modifications for Weekend Activities

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

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, the following road and ramp closures will be implemented (times approximate):

• Linwood Avenue closure between Eastern Avenue and Pratt Street 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Latin Festival)
• Falls Road at the Jones Falls Expressway/I-83 southbound entrance ramp closure 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (guardrail work)

On Sunday, July 14, 2024, the following road and lane closures will be implemented (times approximate):

• Linwood Avenue closure between Eastern Avenue and Pratt Street 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Latin Festival)
• Jones Falls Expressway/I-83 northbound and southbound left lane closures between Fayette Street and the city/county line 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 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. 

Lane Closures for CFG Bank Arena Event

This Saturday, temporary lane closures will be implemented in the vicinity of the CFG Bank Arena for an arena event.

In preparation for the event, the following lane closures will be implemented from approximately 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13th until 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2024:

• Howard Street left lane closure from Camden to Pratt Streets
• Lombard Street right lane closure from Hopkins Plaza to Howard Street 
• Baltimore Street left lane closure from Howard Street to Park Avenue
• Pratt Street left lane closure from Eutaw to Howard Streets

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 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, July 14, 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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