Be Aware of Holiday Weekend Traffic Changes
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 Charm City Live
This weekend, road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect for Charm City Live, taking place Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at War Memorial Plaza.
In preparation for the event, the following road closures will be in effect from 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4th through 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with detours and parking restrictions in effect:
- Holliday Street closed from Pleasant to Baltimore Streets
- Saratoga Street closed from Guilford Avenue to Holliday Street (access to Breco Condominiums will be maintained)
- Lexington Street closed from Guilford Avenue to N. Gay Street
- Dickey Place closed from Guilford Avenue to Holliday Street (access to DPW parking area will be maintained from Guilford Avenue only)
- Fayette Street (eastbound and westbound) closed from President Street to Guilford Avenue. The exit ramp to westbound Fayette Street from the southbound Jones Falls Expressway will also be closed during this time.
- Gay Street closed from E. Baltimore to E. Saratoga Streets
Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid possible delays.
Due to the road closures for this event, temporary MDOT MTA Local Bus diversions will be in effect. Local Bus patrons are encouraged to visit the MDOT MTA’s website for additional information.
Road and Lane Closures for Baltimore Orioles Home Games
This weekend, the following road and lane closures will be implemented on Friday, September 4th starting at 4:00pm, Saturday, September 5th at 4:00pm, and Sunday, September 6th at 10:30am for Baltimore Orioles home games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards:
- Hamburg Street closed from Leadenhall to Paca Streets
- The northbound service lane closed next to M&T Bank Stadium
- Camden Street closed from Paca to Howard Streets
Traffic Modifications for the Altra Charles Street 12
This Saturday, temporary traffic modifications will be in effect for the Altra Charles Street 12 Footrace. The race will kick off at 7:30 a.m. in Baltimore County along Kenilworth Drive in Towson and end in Baltimore City at Riverside Park.
Participants will race through Towson and enter the city on N. Charles Street at Gittings Avenue at approximately 8:00 a.m. The race route heads south on N. Charles Street, left on Lee Street, right on Light Street, and bears left onto eastbound Key Highway. From there, runners will turn right on Webster Street, right on E. Randall Street, left on Patapsco Street, left on E. Heath Street to finish just east of Byrd Street. Race participants are expected to complete the course by approximately 11:00 a.m.
In preparation for the event, Charles Street will be closed on Saturday, September 5, 2026, between Gittings Avenue and Lee Street from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect. In addition, one lane of traffic will be coned off for runners along the race route wherever possible with parking restrictions in effect.
Motorists should be advised that temporary traffic stops will occur for the safety of participants. These traffic stops will cause delays, so motorists are urged to plan for the event by modifying travel times on Saturday morning, allowing extra travel time, and using alternate routes.
Due to the road closures for this event, temporary MDOT MTA Local Bus diversions will be in effect. Local Bus patrons should visit the MDOT MTA’s website for additional information.
Bus diversions will also be in effect along the Charm City Circulator’s Purple, Banner, and Cherry Routes on Saturday until approximately 11:00 a.m. Circulator patrons should visit the Charm City Circulator’s website or download the TripShot app for additional information.
Lane Closures for CFG Bank Arena Events
This weekend, temporary lane closures will be implemented in the vicinity of the CFG Bank Arena for arena events.
On Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th, the following lane closures will be in effect each night from approximately 8:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. the following morning:
- 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
Motorists traveling in the vicinity of the CFG Arena Saturday and Sunday evenings should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.
Traffic Modifications for Weekend Activities
On Saturday, September 5, 2026, the following lane closures will be in effect:
- Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 northbound right lane closures Madison St to Coldspring La. 6:00am – 2:00pm (cleaning and tree trimming). The Madison Street ramp will also be closed during this time.
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, the following lane closures will be in effect:
- Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 north and southbound left lane closures Fayette St to the city/county line 6:00am – 2:00pm (cleaning)
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 6, 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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