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 CFG Bank Arena Events

This evening, temporary lane closures will be implemented in the vicinity of the CFG Bank Arena for the Billy Strings concert.

In preparation for the event, the following lane closures will be implemented from approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31st until 1:00 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 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

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

Traffic Modifications for Weekend Activities

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

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, the following road will be closed (times approximate):

• W. 36^th Street closed between Falls Road and Elm Avenue 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (special event – Hampden Halloween Fest)

On Friday, November 1, 2024, the following road will be closed (times approximate):

• 3200 block of St. Paul Street closed 11:00 p.m. Friday, November 1^st through 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024 (milling and paving work)

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, the following road and ramp closures will be implemented (times approximate):

• Falls Road closed between Trenton Street and the Ma & Pa Railroad Roundhouse 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (special event – Jones Falls Family Fun Fest)
• Calvert Street closed between Fayette and Saratoga Streets 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (crane operation)
• Eastbound Saratoga Street closed between Pine and Greene Streets 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (crane operation)
• Centre Street closed between Park Avenue and Cathedral Street 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (crane operation)
• Broadway closed between Fayette and Orleans Streets 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (crane operation)
• Front Street closed between Fallsway and Gay Street 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (crane operation)
• Westbound Coldspring Lane access ramp to the northbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 closed 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (cleaning activities)

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, the following lane closures will be implemented (times approximate):

• Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 northbound and southbound left lane closures between Fayette Street and the city/county line 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 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, November 3, 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 Red-Hot Run 5K Fun Run

On Sunday, traffic modifications will be implemented for the Red-Hot Run 5K Fun Run.  The race kicks off at 8:30 a.m. from the Roland Park Country School.

In preparation for the event, the following streets will be impacted on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:

• Roland Avenue between Northern Parkway and Kenwood Road
• Northern Parkway between Seminary Drive and Roland Avenue
• Kenwood Road between Roland Avenue and Goodwood Gardens
• Goodwood Gardens between Kenwood Road and Club Road
• Club Road between Goodwood Gardens and Deepdene Road
• Deepdene Road between Club Road and Roland Avenue

Motorists should be aware that temporary traffic stops will be implemented during the race for the safety of participants.  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, traffic modifications will be implemented for the Baltimore Ravens game against the Denver Broncos 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, November 3, 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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