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The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) would like to advise motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians of the scheduled road closures and traffic modifications for the following activities this week in the downtown area.

Motorists are encouraged to download the Waze.com app for live detour navigation. 

All activities are weather permitting and times are approximate.  BCDOT is not responsible for providing status updates and this list may not be comprehensive of all roadwork in the downtown area.

Black History Month Parade on Monday February 17th from 7 am to 5 pm

Traffic Modifications for the Baltimore City Black History Month Parade

On Monday, February 17, 2025, street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect for the Baltimore City Black History Month Parade.  Motorists are encouraged to download the Waze.com app for live detour navigation.

The parade will step off at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Eutaw Street beginning at 12:00 noon.  Participants will proceed south along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and then west (right) on Baltimore Street to disband between Fremont Avenue and Poppleton Street. 

In preparation for the event, the following streets will be closed to through traffic on Monday, February 17, 2025, with detours and parking restrictions in effect (times approximate):

  • Franklin Street between Greene Street and Fremont Avenue - 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Access to westbound US 40 will be maintained.
  • Eutaw Street between Dolphin Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Preston Street between Madison Avenue and Howard Street - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Madison Avenue between Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Preston Street - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Baltimore Street between Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Poppleton Street - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Fremont Avenue between W. Baltimore Street and W. Fayette Street - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Mulberry Street between N. Payson Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Franklin Street between Greene Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Pennsylvania Avenue between Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and W. Preston Street - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Druid Hill Avenue between Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Preston Street - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Southbound Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard between Howard and Baltimore Streets - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Southbound Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard between Eutaw and Lombard Streets - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • The left lane of northbound Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard between Lombard and Eutaw Streets (next to median) - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The following parking restrictions will also be implemented on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:

  • Eutaw Street from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to Dolphin Street

  • Madison Avenue from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to W. Preston Street

  • Preston Street from Madison Avenue to N. Eutaw Street

  • Baltimore Street from N. Fremont Avenue to N. Poppleton Street

  • Fremont Avenue from W. Baltimore Street to W. Fayette Street

  • Pennsylvania Avenue (both sides) from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to Preston Street (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

 

Additional weekday downtown lane closures tentatively scheduled for the week of February 17th through February 21, 2025, include:

  • Guilford Avenue double left lane closures (full time) between Monument and Madison Streets (BGE pipeline project) now in effect and will continue throughout the week.

  • Charles Street left lane closure (full time) between Saratoga and Fayette Streets from approximately 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12th until 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (water main work)

  • Holliday Street left lane closure (full time) between Saratoga and Lexington Streets from approximately 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12th until 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (water main work)

  • Franklin Street right lane closure (full time) between St. Paul and Calvert Streets from approximately 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12th until 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (water main work)

  • Pleasant Street left lane closure (full time) between Charles and St. Paul Streets from approximately 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12th until 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (water main work)

  • Paul Street right lane closure (full time) between St. Paul and Calvert Streets from approximately 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12th until 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (water main work)

Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians traveling in these areas should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

We want you safe!

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