The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) 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 DOT is not responsible for providing status updates.
Traffic Modifications for the DC United vs Inter Miami CF Soccer Game at M&T Bank Stadium
High volumes of traffic expected downtown on Saturday
This Saturday, traffic modifications will be in effect for the DC United vs Inter Miami CF soccer match. The game will be held on Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium starting at 4:30 p.m.
In preparation for the event, the following road and lane closures will be implemented on Saturday, March 7, 2026, starting at approximately 11:30 a.m.:
The northbound Russell Street Service Drive 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 Leaden Hall and Paca Streets for game ingress. Once the game begins, the closures will be removed until the start of the second half.
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 second half.
A special traffic pattern will be temporarily installed along Warner Street between the Ostend Street Bridge and Stockholm Street for game ingress and railroad crossings.
Special traffic patterns will be installed along Warner Street, Alluvion Street, Worcester Street, and Bayard Street for game egress at the start of the second half.
Hamburg Street will be temporarily closed between Hanover and Charles Streets for egress at the start of the second half.
No southbound travel will be permitted along Hanover Street between Henrietta and Hamburg Streets at the start of the second half. All traffic will be diverted onto Henrietta Street for east or westbound travel.
Special traffic pattern along Warner Street: Due to construction, Warner Street is closed between Worcester and W. Ostend Streets. To assist with gameday traffic, a special traffic pattern will be implemented along Warner Street for fans entering and leaving the stadium. On gameday, a one-way ingress (northbound) and egress (southbound) lane will be implemented on Warner Street, along with a pedestrian walkway.
Soccer fans attending the game are reminded that all posted parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations around the stadium will be strictly enforced. Fans driving to the stadium should use commercial parking lots and avoid area neighborhoods. Anyone without a stadium parking permit is encouraged to use public transportation, including the Charm City Circulator.
High traffic volumes are expected downtown on Saturday for the game. Transportation Enforcement Officers will be deployed in the downtown area to assist with the movement of traffic. Drivers traveling near the stadium should expect heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic, as well as possible traffic pattern changes before and during this event.
Lane Closures for CFG Bank Arena Event
On Saturday evening, 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 pm on Saturday, March 7th until 1:00 am on Sunday, March 8, 2026:
- Howard St left lane closure from Camden to Pratt Sts
- Lombard St right lane closure from Hopkins Place to Howard St
- Baltimore St left lane closure from Howard St to Park Avenue
- Pratt St left lane closure from Eutaw to Howard Sts
Motorists traveling in the vicinity of the CFG Bank Arena during these times should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.
Traffic Modifications for Weekend Activities
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the following road, ramp, and lane closures will be implemented:
O'Donnell Street closed between S. Linwood Avenue and S. Potomac Street 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (special event - Pub Crawl Canton’s Irish Scroll)
Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 northbound and southbound left lane closures Fayette Street to Charles Street 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (street lighting work)
Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 on and off ramps to Falls Road will be closed 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (graffiti removal)
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, the following lane closures will be implemented:
Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 northbound and southbound left lane closures Fayette Street to the city / county line 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (cleaning activities)
