This weekend has plenty of fun around town, as always, some all weekend long and some just for a day. Drivers will want to pay attention to these road closures and traffic modifications before they get behind the wheel.
Whether Baltimoreans plan to enjoy the Sunday morning Baltimore Farmers’ Market under the Jones Falls Expressway, have tickets for the Ravens home game against the Titans on Sunday afternoon, or enjoy the 60th annual Fells Point Fun Festival all weekend long, here is information on roads and traffic can help you get around town.
FELLS POINT FUN FESTIVAL
Oct. 2–4
The following roadways will be closed from approximately 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2 through 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, with detours and parking restrictions in effect.
- Thames Street between S. Caroline and Wolfe Streets
- Broadway between Aliceanna and Thames Streets
- Ann Street between Lancaster and Thames Streets (partial closure at Ann and Aliceanna Streets for local access)
- Bond Street between Shakespeare and Thames Streets
- Lancaster Street between S. Regester Street and Broadway
- Fells Street between Thames Street and 914 Fells Street
There will be parking restrictions in effect along the 1600 block of Lancaster St. on the following dates and times:
- Oct. 2, 5–9 p.m.
- Oct. 3, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Oct. 4, 12–5 p.m.
Baltimore City Department of Transportation encourages use of public transportation and suggests avoiding parking in local neighborhoods if possible. Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced and vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and towed. Citizens with questions concerning the location of their vehicles should call 311 for assistance.
BALTIMORE RAVENS’ HOME GAME AT M&T BANK STADIUM
Sunday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
In preparation for the game, the following road and lane closures will be implemented on Sunday, Oct. 4, starting at approximately 8 a.m.:
- The northbound Russell Street Service Drive, which runs alongside M&T Bank Stadium, will be closed between West and Hamburg Streets prior to and during the game.
- The Hamburg Street Bridge will be temporarily closed between Leadenhall 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 will be closed 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. All traffic will be diverted onto Henrietta Street for east or westbound travel.
Due to construction, Warner Street is closed between Worcester and W. Ostend Streets. To help with gameday traffic, DOT sets up a special traffic pattern along Warner St. for fans entering and leaving the stadium. A one-way ingress (northbound) and egress (southbound) lane will be implemented on Warner St., along with a pedestrian walkway.
Abide by all posted parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations around the stadium. Fans who drive should park at commercial lots and avoid residential neighborhoods. DOT strongly urges using public transportation, including the Charm City Circulator.
BALTIMORE FARMERS’ MARKET
Sunday, Oct. 4
To accommodate the market, which is held under the Jones Falls Expressway along Saratoga Street between Holliday and Gay Streets, the following street and lane closures will be implemented from approximately 6 a.m.– 2 p.m. with parking restrictions in effect:
- Holliday St closure from E. Pleasant to E. Saratoga Sts
- Pleasant St closure at Holliday St
- Hillen St center lane closure between Front St and Fallsway
OTHER WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
On Friday, Oct. 2, the following road closures will be implemented:
- Thames Street closure between Point and Caroline Streets 2 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. (special event – Living Classrooms 38th Annual Maritime Magic Festival)
On Saturday, Oct. 3, the following lane and road closures will be implemented:
- Charles Street closure between Henrietta and Hamburg Streets 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. (special event – Federal Hill Vintage Fest)
- Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 northbound right lane closures from Falls Road to the city/county line 5 a.m. – 4 p.m. (tree trimming)
On Sunday, Oct. 4, the following ramp closures will be implemented:
- Closure of Route 40/I-70 Expressway westbound access ramps west of Greene Street and west of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard 5 a.m. – 4 p.m. (maintenance work)
