Watch Out for Weekend Road Closures
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. Motorists should 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 Fell’s Point Fun Festival
This weekend, traffic modifications will be in effect for the 60th annual Fell’s Point Fun Festival which will be held October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in historic Fell’s Point.
In preparation for the event, the following roadways will be closed from approximately 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 2nd until 11:00 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2026, 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
In addition, parking restrictions will be in effect along the 1600 block of Lancaster Street on the following dates and times:
- October 2nd 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- October 3rd 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- October 4th 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Patrons attending the event are strongly encouraged to use public transportation and avoid parking in local neighborhoods. 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.
Traffic Modifications for the Baltimore Ravens’ Home Game at M&T Bank Stadium
This Sunday, traffic modifications will be implemented for the Baltimore Ravens home game 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, October 4, 2026, starting at approximately 8:00 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.
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 gamedays, a one-way ingress (northbound) and egress (southbound) lane will be implemented on Warner Street, along with a pedestrian walkway.
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 choosing to 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 Charm City Circulator.
Traffic Modifications for Weekend Activities
On Friday, October 2, 2026, the following road closures will be implemented:
- Thames Street closure between Point and Caroline Streets 2:00pm – 11:59pm (special event – Living Classrooms 38th Annual Maritime Magic Festival)
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the following lane and road closures will be implemented:
- Charles Street closure between Henrietta and Hamburg Streets 6:00am – 7:00pm (special event – Federal Hill Vintage Fest)
- Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 northbound right lane closures from Falls Road to the city/county line 5:00am – 4:00pm (tree trimming)
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, 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 5:00am – 4:00pm (maintenance work)
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, October 4, 2026, 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 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
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