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 24th Annual Pigtown Festival
This weekend, the following road closures will be implemented for the 24th annual Pigtown Festival from 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 25th until 10:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26th with detours and parking restrictions in effect:
- Washington Blvd closed between W. Barre and W. Cross Sts
- Scott St closed between Ramsay and Carroll Sts
- Poppleton St closed between Washington Blvd and Ramsay St
- Barre St closed between Washington Blvd and Ramsay St
- Otterbein St closed at Washington Blvd
- Wyeth St closed at Washington Blvd
- Archer St closed at Washington Blvd
- Callender St closed at Washington Blvd
Traffic Modifications for Gourdy's Pumpkin Run
This Saturday, traffic modifications will be in effect for Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run 5K taking place at the Inner Harbor.
The race begins and ends in front of West Shore Park at the intersection of E. Barre and Light Streets, and kicks off at 9:00 a.m. Participants will proceed north along northbound Light Street, then left at E. Pratt Street, left onto southbound Light Street, left onto westbound Key Hwy, and left at Key Hwy E for a U-turn around the traffic triangle. Participants will then return along Key Highway on the right side of the roadway and turn right onto northbound Light Street to finish in front of West Shore Park.
To support event operations, the following road closures will be in effect Saturday, September 26, 2026, from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect:
- Northbound Light Street between Lee Street and Pratt Street
- Southbound Light Street between Pratt Street and Key Highway
- Eastbound Key Highway between Light Street and Key Highway E
The Baltimore City Police and Transportation Enforcement Officers will be stationed along the route to assist with traffic management. Motorists should anticipate temporary traffic stops for participant safety and are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays.
Traffic Modifications for the Race to Embrace Independence 5K
This Saturday, traffic modifications will be in effect for the 18th Annual Race to Embrace Independence 5K Run/Walk.
The race will start and finish in front of Marian House at 949 Gorsuch Avenue. Participants will travel east on Gorsuch Avenue, turn left onto Loch Raven Boulevard, right onto East 33rd Street, and continue to Whitman Drive at Lake Montebello. Runners will then proceed right onto Curran Drive to the marked turnaround point, return along Curran Drive to Whitman Drive, turn right onto East 33rd Street, left onto Ellerslie Avenue, and conclude with a right turn onto Gorsuch Avenue to the finish line.
To support event operations, Gorsuch Avenue between Ellerslie Avenue and Independence Street will be closed on Saturday, September 26th from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with detours and parking restrictions in effect. In addition, one travel lane will be coned off along portions of the race route where feasible. Motorists should anticipate temporary traffic stops during the race for the safety of participants and are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays.
Traffic Modifications for the MexTour Mexico vs Colombia Men's Soccer Match at M&T Bank Stadium
This Saturday, traffic modifications will be in effect for the MexTour Mexico vs Colombia Men's Soccer Match at M&T Bank Stadium starting at 9:00 p.m.
In preparation for the match, the following road and lane closures will be implemented on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at approximately 4:00 p.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 event ingress. Once the game begins, the closure will be removed until shortly before the event ends.
- The Ostend Street Bridge will be temporarily closed between Sharp and Warner Streets for game ingress. Once the event begins, the closure will be removed until shortly before the event ends.
- A special traffic pattern will be temporarily installed along Warner Street between the Ostend Street Bridge and Stockholm Street for event ingress and railroad crossings.
- Special traffic patterns will be installed along Warner, Alluvion, Worcester, and Bayard Streets for event egress near the end of the event..
- Hamburg Street will be closed between Hanover and Charles Streets for egress near the end of the event.
- Southbound travel will not be permitted along Hanover Street between Henrietta and Hamburg Streets near the end of the game. Traffic will be diverted onto Henrietta Street for east or westbound travel.
Warner Street Special Traffic Pattern - Due to construction, Warner Street is closed between Worcester and W. Ostend Streets. To accommodate stadium traffic, a special traffic pattern will be implemented along Warner Street for fans entering and leaving the stadium. A one-way ingress lane traveling northbound and a one-way egress lane southbound will be established on Warner Street, along with a designated pedestrian walkway.
Traffic, Parking, and Enforcement - DOT will deploy Transportation Enforcement Officers throughout the downtown and stadium areas before, during, and after the game to assist with traffic management, pedestrian safety, and parking enforcement.
Fans driving to the stadium should plan their travel and parking arrangements in advance. Motorists without an official stadium parking pass are strongly encouraged to use commercial garages and surface lots north of the stadium complex and avoid parking in surrounding residential neighborhoods.
All posted parking restrictions and Residential Permit Parking (RPP) regulations will be strictly enforced. Vehicles parked illegally, particularly in RPP zones, are subject to ticketing and/or towing. Motorists whose vehicles are towed should call 311 or 443-263-2220 for assistance.
Traffic Modifications for the Abell Community Street Fair
This weekend, the following road closures will be in effect for the Abell Community Street Fair from 9:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26th until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27th with detours and parking restrictions in effect:
- Abell Avenue closed between E. 30th and E. 32nd Sts
- 31st Street closed between Guilford Avenue and Barclay St
Traffic Modifications for Weekend Activities
On Friday, September 25, 2026, the following road closures will be implemented:
- Park Avenue closure at Howard Street, with a two-way traffic pattern installed between 1320 Park Ave and Biddle Street remains in effect through 8:00 p.m. Monday, Sept 28th (special event – Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Celebration Gala 2026)
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, the following lane and road closures will be implemented:
- Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 southbound right lane closures from the city/county line to Coldspring Lane 6:00am – 3:00pm (cleaning and tree trimming)
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the following lane closures will be implemented:
- Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 southbound right lane closures from Coldspring Lane to Guilford Ave 6:00am – 3:00pm (cleaning and tree trimming)
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, September 27, 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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