As you hit the road this weekend, temporary road closures and traffic changes will be in effect around the city for the Artscape festival, the Baltimore Farmers’ Market, and an event at the CFG Bank Arena.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation advises drivers to pay close attention to posted parking restrictions to avoid being ticketed or towed. Motorists can download the Waze app for live detour navigation.
Artscape:
Artscape takes place Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4 in Mount Vernon, Bolton Hill, Charles North and Station North Arts District. In preparation for the festival, road closures and changes in traffic began on July 29 and some road closures will stay in effect until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
The following streets are affected until Aug. 6:
- Royal Avenue – Between McMechen Street and St. Paul Street
- Cathedral Street – Between West Biddle Street and Mt. Royal Avenue
- Dolphin Street – Between Howard Street and Mt. Royal Avenue
- Preston Street – Between Cathedral Street and North Howard Street
- Oliver Street – Between Mt. Royal and Maryland Avenues
- Lanvale Street – Between Mt. Royal Avenue and Rutter Street
- Lafayette Street – Between Mt. Royal Avenue and Rutter Street
- Preston Street – Between Maryland Avenue and Cathedral Street
- McMechen, Malster, and Dickson Streets behind the MICA Bunting Center and Fox Building
Road closures in effect until Monday, Aug. 5 at 6 a.m. are:
- Charles Street – Between Biddle and 21st Streets (The Charles Street ramp to 1-83 will be closed so there will be no access to Penn Station through Charles Street. Traffic entering and exiting Penn Station must utilize St. Paul Street).
- Lanvale Street – Between Maryland Avenue and Lovegrove Street
- Lafayette Avenue – Between St. Paul Street and Maryland Avenue
- 20th Street – Between Maryland Avenue and St. Paul Street
- North Side Parking/Curb Lanes on North Avenue from N. Howard to St. Paul Streets
- South Side Parking/Curb Lanes on North Avenue from Maryland Avenue to N. Charles Street
- Falls Road – Closed from West Lafayette to Maryland Avenues
- Southbound Jones Falls Expressway exit ramp to Maryland Avenue
- A 2-way traffic pattern will be effective along Maryland Avenue from Oliver Street to North Avenue. Southbound Maryland Avenue traffic will be maintained for local access to the Fitzgerald Garage, and Fitzgerald residents and UB students can turn right to go onto Maryland Avenue at Oliver Street. Northbound traffic along the stretch of Marland Avenue must turn right at North Avenue.
Traffic changes along Maryland Avenue for church services on Sunday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. :
- Maryland Avenue will be converted to a two-way traffic pattern starting from Preston Street to Mt. Royal Avenue. Congregation members should follow St. Paul Street to Preston Street, then turn right going the opposite way onto Maryland Avenue to the parking lot.
The Charm City Circulator’s bus routes will be modified and stay in effect until Aug. 6, with normal operations resuming on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Riders are encouraged to download the Passio Go! app to stay updated on when the next Circulator bus will arrive.
CFG Bank Arena:
These streets are closed until 1 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 2:
- 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
The Baltimore Farmers’ Market:
The Baltimore Farmers’ Market is held under the Jones Falls Expressway along Saratoga Street between Holliday and Gay Streets.
The following streets are affected by lane closures on Sunday, Aug. 4 from 6 a.m. to 2 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
