The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) 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 BCDOT is not responsible for providing status updates.
Traffic Modifications for Weekend Activities
This weekend, the following road and lane closures will be in effect for various activities, weather permitting (times approximate):
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the following road closure will be implemented (times approximate):
1000 S. Curley Street closed between O’Donnell and Dillon Streets from 3:00 p.m. Thursday through 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2025 (special event – Meet in the Street)
On Friday, March 14, 2025, the following road closure will be implemented (times approximate):
1100 S. Curley Street closed between O’Donnell and Elliott Streets from 3:00 p.m. Friday through 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2025 (special event – St. Pat’s Day Weekender Event)
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the following road and lane closures will be implemented (times approximate):
1400 S. Charles Street closed between E. Fort Avenue and E. Clement Street 5:00 a.m. Saturday to 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 16, 2025 (special event – 9th Annual St. Paddy’s Block Party)
Wolfe Street closed between Monument and McElderry Streets 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (crane operation)
Northbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 right lane closures between North Avenue and Northern Parkway 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (streetlighting repair)
On Sunday, March 16, 2025, the following lane closures will be implemented (times approximate):
Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 right northbound and southbound left lane closures between Fayette Street and the city/county line 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (cleaning activities)
Traffic Modifications for the Baltimore St. Patrick Parade and Shamrock 5K Run
On Sunday, March 16, 2025, temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect for the Baltimore St. Patrick Parade. The parade begins at 2:00 p.m. and will kick off from the intersection of N. Charles and Centre Streets. The parade will proceed south on Charles Street and east (left) on Pratt Street to the disband area along Market Place.
Parade participants will begin forming at approximately 12:00 p.m. in the vicinity of the Washington Monument. The parade should last about three hours and periodic breaks in the march will allow vehicular and pedestrian traffic to cross the parade route. Motorists are advised that temporary traffic stops will be implemented during the event for the safety of participants.
Prior to the parade, the Shamrock 5K Run will be held. The race will kick off along Charles Street south of Mulberry Street beginning at 1:00 p.m. Participants will proceed south on Charles Street, east (left) on Conway Street, south (right) on Light Street and east (left) on Key Highway. Runners will turn around at Jackson Street and proceed westbound on Key Highway, north (right) on Light Street and then east (right) on Pratt Street. Participants will then turn left onto Market Place to finish.
In preparation for the 5K run, a designated travel lane will be separated with traffic cones for participants along the race route where possible. In addition, Key Highway will be closed to through traffic at Lawrence Street starting at approximately 12:30 p.m. for the duration of the 5K Run (access for local traffic will be maintained).
The following road closures will be implemented for these events on Sunday, March 16, 2025, starting at approximately 11:30 a.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect:
Market Place from Pratt to Water Streets
Water Street from Frederick Street to Market Place
Charles Street from Madison Avenue to E. Pratt Street
Mt. Vernon Place from Cathedral to St. Paul Streets (both sides)
Centre Street from Park Avenue to St. Paul Street
Mulberry Street from Park Avenue to Lovegrove Street (south side)
Pratt Street from Howard to President Streets
- Key Highway will be closed to through traffic at Lawrence Street starting at approximately 12:30 p.m. for the duration of the 5K Run (access for local traffic will be maintained).
Lombard Street closed from President Street to Market Place from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
In addition, the following parking restrictions will be in effect on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 12:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.:
- Mulberry Street (south side) from Park Avenue to Lovegrove Street
- Charles Street (east side) from E. Pratt to E. Charles Streets
- Light Street (west side) from E. Conway Street to Key Highway
- Key Highway (both sides) from Light to Jackson Streets
The following parking restrictions will also be in effect on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.:
- Mt. Vernon Place eastbound and westbound from Cathedral to St. Paul Streets
- Charles Street from Madison to E. Pratt Streets.
- Centre Street from Morton Alley to Lovegrove Street
- E. Pratt Street (north side) from S. Gay Street to Market Place
- Market Place (west side) from E. Pratt Street to Water Street
- S. Light Street (east side) between E. Lombard and E. Pratt Streets (inlet parking lane).
- S. Light Street (west side) between E. Pratt Street and Sullivan’s Steakhouse (inlet parking lane)
Transportation Enforcement Officers will assist the Baltimore City Police with the movement of traffic in the downtown area. Motorists traveling in this vicinity may experience delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes.
Charm City Circulator (CCC) Service Alert - On Sunday, March 16, 2025, the following service modifications will be implemented along the Charm City Circulator’s Purple, Orange, Banner and Cherry Routes because of the parade and 5K race from approximately 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
Orange Route – There will be no Orange Route service from approximately 12:30-5:00 p.m.
Purple Route – 301, 304, 305, 306, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 338, 345, 346, 347
Banner Route – 420 and 421. There will be no Banner Route service from approximately 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cherry Route – 501, 502, 503, 529, and 530
Patrons are encouraged to utilize nearby CCC stops on Sunday during the events and to download the Passio Go! app for real-time bus locations along with service announcements and alerts.
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