Baltimore DOT lists weekend road closures for Halloween events, tailgate and festivals

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising drivers of temporary road closures and traffic modifications for multiple events and activities this weekend.

Traffic Modifications for Halloween Festivities in Fells Point and Federal Hill

On Saturday, Oct. 31, road closures will be in place in Fells Point for Halloween festivities.

The following roads will be closed from around 9 p.m. Saturday until 2 a.m. Sunday with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

• Thames Street closed at Bond Street
• Thames Street closed at Ann Street
• Shakespeare Street closed at Bond Street
• Lancaster Street closed at Bond Street
• Lancaster Street closed at Ann Street
• Bethel Street closed at Aliceanna Street
• Broadway (both northbound and southbound) closed at Aliceanna Street
• Regester Street closed at Aliceanna Street

To accommodate festivities in Federal Hill, parking will be restricted along the following streets from 9 p.m. Saturday until 3 a.m. Sunday:

• Charles Street between Hamburg and Cross Streets
• Cross Street between Light and Charles Streets

DOT says drivers should be advised that all posted parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations in Fells Point and Federal Hill will be strictly enforced.

Vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and towed. Drivers should also follow the directions of police officers and transportation enforcement personnel.

Traffic Modifications for the City vs. Poly Tailgate Event

On Saturday, Oct. 31, the following traffic modifications will be in effect for the City vs. Poly Tailgate event from about 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.:

• Median breaks along Hillen Road will be closed between Argonne Drive to 35th Street (no U-turns will be allowed along this stretch of Hillen Road).
• Parking will be allowed on both sides of Hillen Road between Perring Parkway / Belvedere Ave and 33rd Street to accommodate event attendees.

DOT advises drivers to obey all posted parking restrictions to avoid being ticketed and towed.

Motorists attending this event should expect traffic delays and allow extra travel time. Parking regulations will be strictly enforced, so drivers should follow all posted restrictions to avoid being ticketed and towed. Drivers should also obey directions from police officers and transportation enforcement personnel.

Traffic Modifications for Weekend Activities

On Friday, Oct. 30, the following lane and road closures will be implemented:

• Eastern Avenue lane closures between Kane Street and Quinton Ave from 8 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday. One direction of traffic will be allowed through the work zone at a time, with directions alternating throughout the weekend.
• Mosher Street closure between N. Mount and N. Gilmore Streets 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. (special event – Annual Futurecare Sandtown Pumpkin Patch)

On Saturday, Oct. 31, the following lane and road closures will be implemented:

• Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 southbound right lane closures from Northern Pkwy to Falls Road 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. (cleaning activities)
• MD295 northbound and southbound right lane closures between Hamburg Street and the city/county line 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. (cleaning activities)
• Caroline Street closure between E. Baltimore Street and E. Pratt Street 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. (special event – Harvest Health Fair)
• Whitelock Street closure between Brookfield and Linden Avenues 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (special event – 16th annual Reservoir Hill Harvest Festival)
• 36th Street closure between Roland and Elm Avenues 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. (special event – Hamden Halloween Fest)

On Sunday, Nov. 1, the following lane, ramp, and road closures will be implemented:

• Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 northbound and southbound left lane closures from Fayette Street to the city/county line 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. (cleaning)
• Falls Road access ramp to southbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 closure 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. (guardrail repairs)
• 40 underpass closure eastbound and westbound between Greene and Pulaski Streets 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. (cleaning and repairs)

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, Nov. 1, the following street and lane closures will be implemented from approximately 6 a.m. to 2 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

Portion of Fleet Street to Close for Roadway Repair Work – Starting Nov. 1

Starting on Sunday, Nov. 1, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works and its contractor will perform concrete roadway restoration along the 1900–2000 blocks of Fleet Street, from the intersection of S. Chester and Boston Streets to Wolfe Street.

To complete this work as efficiently and safely as possible, a full closure of Fleet Street will be required within the active construction areas, 24 hours a day, including overnight hours with parking restricted.

Vehicle traffic will not be permitted within closed sections until repairs are completed and the roadway is safe to reopen.

Parking restrictions will remain in effect 24 hours a day throughout each phase of construction, and additional parking restrictions may be necessary on adjacent streets.

Restoration work will occur in two phases, with road closures and detours shifting as work progresses west along Fleet Street. All dates and anticipated completion times are approximate, weather and condition dependent, and subject to change.

Anticipated Construction Schedule:

Phase 1: Sunday, Nov. 1 – Friday, Nov. 6

• Closure begins: Sunday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m.
• Location: Fleet Street from S. Chester Street/Boston Street westward to the east side of the S. Washington Street intersection.
• Anticipated Completion: Friday, Nov. 6
• Traffic Restoration: Road closures and associated detours are anticipated to be removed by midday Friday, Nov. 6.

Phase 2: Sunday, Nov. 8 – Friday, Nov. 13

• Closure begins: Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8.
• Location: Fleet Street from S. Washington Street westward through the intersection of S. Wolfe Street.
• Anticipated Completion: Friday, Nov. 13, weather permitting.
• Traffic Restrictions: Updated road closures, parking restrictions, and detour routes will be implemented as necessary

DOT recommends that drivers should download the Waze.com app for live detour navigation. All activities are weather permitting, and DOT is not responsible for providing status updates.