ROAD CLOSURES | Flower Mart, Kinetic Sculpture Race, events shut down Baltimore roads

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) is alerting drivers of road closures and traffic modifications this weekend due to Flower Mart, the Kinetic Sculpture Race and other events.

Drivers are encouraged to download the Waze.com app for live detour navigation.

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Officials said all events are weather permitting.

Intersection of E. Pratt St. and President St.

The intersection of E. Pratt St. and President St. will be shut down overnight for resurfacing work as part of the Inner Harbor Intersection Improvement Project.

Starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, the intersection will be closed to traffic and detours will be in effect. The intersection will remain closed until noon on Sunday, May 3.

The following detours will be in effect:

• Eastbound Pratt Street traffic will be detoured north onto Gay Street to access I-83 North, or onto eastbound Baltimore Street to follow detour signs back to Pratt Street.
• Southbound I-83 / President Street traffic will be detoured onto eastbound E. Baltimore Street to follow detour signs to Pratt Street. One lane of southbound President Street traffic will remain open for drivers to access Lombard Street.
• Northbound President Street traffic will be detoured eastbound on Eastern Avenue to follow detour signs back to President Street, or westbound on Eastern to access Pier 6.

While the intersection is closed, local traffic will be maintained for local businesses and garages, officials said. The closure may cause delays, so drivers should plan ahead by allowing more travel time and seeking alternate routes.

The Charm City Circulator’s Green and Orange routes will be impacted. Riders should check the Charm City Circulator website or download the Passio GO! app for live updates.

MDOT MTA bus lines also may be affected, so click here for more information.

Traffic modifications for Flower Mart

Flower Mart will be held on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 in the heart of Mount Vernon.

The following streets will be closed from 9 a.m. Thursday April, 30 through 11:59 p.m. Saturday, May 2 with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

• Mount Vernon Place (eastbound and westbound) from Cathedral to St. Paul Streets
• Charles Street from Centre to Madison Streets

Additional road closures will go into effect from 9 a.m. Friday, May 1 until 11:59 p.m. Saturday, May 2 with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

• Madison Street from St. Paul to Cathedral Streets
• Charles Street from Madison to Read Streets

Parking restrictions near the event will be strictly enforced, officials warned. Drivers should obey all posted parking restrictions, be on the look out for pedestrians and seek alternate routes to avoid delays.

Traffic modifications for the Kinetic Sculpture Race

On Saturday, May 2, traffic modifications will go into effect for the Kinetic Sculpture Race.

The race will start and end at the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) on Covington Street at 9:30 a.m.

Find the race route map by clicking here.

Participants will run the 15-mile course through the Inner Harbor and surrounding neighborhoods at the times below:

• 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Safety check and brake test at AVAM
• 9:30 – 10:00 Opening Ceremonies & start from AVAM onto Key Highway
• 10:03 – 10:20 Climb Battery Avenue into Federal Hill Park
• 10:15 – 11:30 Race down Riverside, Fort, Lawrence, Key Highway, around the Inner Harbor, down President Street, around Katyn Circle to Aliceanna Street & Boston Street
• 11:15 – 1:00 p.m. Water entry at Canton Waterfront Park
• 1:00 – 1:30 Race up Kenwood Avenue, right on Eastern, left on Linwood and into Patterson Park
• 1:15 – 3:15 Patterson Park Obstacle Course
• 3:30 – 4:45 Race down Lombard, Central, Eastern, Pier 5, Pratt, Light, Key Highway, Lawrence, Fort, Jackson, Clement and Covington to the finish line at AVAM (first racers may finish as early as 3:30)
• 4:00 – 6:00 Post-race recovery (dinner for racers & volunteers)
• 6:00 – 7:00 Awards Ceremony at AVAM

Covington Street will be closed between Key Highway and Cross Street starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 30 through 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2 with detours and parking restrictions in effect.

During the race, one lane of travel will be coned off for runners along the route wherever possible, officials said.

The following parking restrictions will go into effect Saturday, May 2 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.:

• South side of Key Highway from Battery Avenue to Covington Street
• South side of Key Highway from Williams Street to Light Street
• South side of Boston Street from Aliceanna Street to East Avenue
• Covington Street between Key Highway and Cross Street (begins at 7 a.m. Thursday, April 30)

Drivers are advised that temporary traffic stops will happen throughout the race for the safety of participants. Transportation Enforcement Officers and Baltimore City Police will be positioned along the route to manage traffic flow. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead by allowing extra travel time.

Traffic modifications for weekend activities

On Saturday, May 2, the following road and lane closures will go into effect:

• MD 295 northbound left lane closure from the city line to Hamburg St 6 a.m.—4 p.m. (cleaning and pothole repairs)
• Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 southbound exit ramp to eastbound Cold Spring Lane closed 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. (street lighting repairs)
• Paul St closed between 32nd and 33rd Sts 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (crane operation)
• Eutaw St closed between Saratoga and Fayette Sts 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (crane operation)
• Westwood Ave closed between Appleton and Monroe Sts 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (special event – KI Cares)

On Sunday, May 3, the following road and lane closures will go into effect:

• Jones Falls Expressway – I-83 northbound and southbound left lane closures 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (cleaning)
• Eutaw St closed between Saratoga and Fayette Sts 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (crane operation)

Traffic modifications for the Brigance Brigade Celebration of Champions

On Sunday morning, traffic modifications will go into effect for the Brigance Brigade Celebration of Champions, which starts and ends at the intersection of Ellwood Ave. and Boston St.

Participants will proceed north on Ellwood Avenue, left onto Eastern Avenue, then right to enter Patterson Park at the S. Linwood Avenue entrance to follow park paths. Runners will then exit the park at the S. Linwood Avenue entrance and turn left onto Eastern Avenue, and right on Ellwood Avenue, to the finish line.

The following streets will be closed Sunday, May 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with parking restrictions in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

• Ellwood Avenue between Boston Street and Eastern Avenue
• Eastern Avenue between S. East Avenue and Patterson Park Avenue
• Linwood Avenue between Eastern Avenue and Pratt Street

Officials want drivers to be aware that temporary traffic stops may be put in place during the race for participants’ safety. Drivers traveling nearby should be on the look out for pedestrians and are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

Traffic modifications for the Baltimore Farmers’ Market

On Sunday, May 3, traffic modifications will go into effect for the Baltimore Farmers’ Market, which is held under the Jones Falls Expressway along Saratoga Street between Holliday and Gay Streets.

The following street and lane closures will be implemented from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. with parking restrictions in effect:

• Holliday Street closed from E. Pleasant Street to E. Saratoga Street
• Pleasant Street closed at Holliday Street
• Hillen Street center lane closure between Front Street and Fallsway

Drivers should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and seek alternate routes.