Plan Ahead: Artscape To Impact Traffic And Parking Starting Today

By FOX45
Posted on 08/03/24 | News Source: FOX45

Baltimore, MD  - July 29, 2024  - The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the road closures and parking restrictions that will be in effect for Artscape which will take place from Friday, August 2nd through Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Mount Vernon, Bolton Hill, and Charles North and Station North Arts District.

In preparation for Artscape, roadway closures and operational changes will be implemented in phases beginning on Monday, July 29th at 7:00 a.m. Once the road closures are implemented, motorists will be rerouted to alternate routes as directed by the Baltimore City Police (BPD), Transportation Enforcement Officers (TEOs), signs and electronic message boards.

Residents, students, and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead for the road closures by using alternate routes and allowing additional travel time leading up to and during this event.

Motorists are also urged to pay close attention to posted parking restrictions throughout the duration of the event. Most parking restrictions start at 12:00 a.m. on Monday morning, July 29th, and vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and relocated. Motorists with questions concerning the location of their vehicles should call 311.

After the event ends, some road closures will remain in place until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6th. Roads will be reopened as soon as possible after all event-related materials and equipment are safely cleared from the streets.

In preparation for Artscape, the following road closures will be implemented:

Road closures from Monday, July 29th at 7:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.:

• Mt. Royal Avenue between W. North Avenue and St. Paul Street (Note: Access to Mt. Royal Avenue at the I-83 Exit Ramp to Mt. Royal will be closed)
• Cathedral Street between W. Biddle Street and Mt. Royal Avenue
• Dolphin Street between Howard Street and Mt. Royal Avenue
• W. Preston Street between Cathedral and N. Howard Streets
• W. Oliver Street between Mt. Royal and Maryland Avenues (access to the Fitzgerald Garage and UB Lot will be maintained)
• W. Lanvale Street between Mt. Royal Avenue and Rutter Street
• W. Lafayette Street between Mt. Royal Avenue and Rutter Street
• W. Preston Street between Maryland Avenue and Cathedral Street (access to Garage and Artscape permit parking will be maintained)
• McMechen, Malster, and Dickson Streets will be closed behind the MICA Bunting Center and Fox Building

Road closures from Wednesday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, August 5, 2024, at 6:00 a.m.:

• N. Charles Street between W. Preston Street and North Avenue (Ramp to I-83 closes at this time, and local access between Biddle and Preston Streets will be maintained)
• Lanvale Street between Maryland Avenue and Lovegrove Street (access to AMTRAK parking at St. Paul Street will be maintained)
• Lafayette Avenue between St. Paul Street and Maryland Avenue (access to gas station and Schuler School will be maintained)
• N. Charles Street between North Avenue and W. 21st Street
• W. 20th Street between Maryland Avenue and St. Paul Street
• North Side Parking/Curb Lanes on North Avenue from N. Howard to St. Paul Streets
• South Side Parking/Curb Lanes on North Avenue from Maryland Avenue to N. Charles Street

 Road closures from Friday, August 2nd at 9:00 a.m. to Monday, August 5, 2024, at 6:00 a.m.:

• Falls Road from W. Lafayette to Maryland Avenues
• Southbound Jones Falls Expressway ramp to Maryland Avenue
• A temporary traffic pattern will be installed along Maryland Avenue from Oliver Street to North Avenue – vehicles will only be able to turn NORTH onto Maryland Avenue at Oliver Street. Local access to the Fitzgerald Garage will be maintained, and Fitzgerald residents and UB students will be able to turn right onto Maryland Avenue at Oliver Street.
• Northbound Maryland Avenue traffic MUST TURN RIGHT AT NORTH AVENUE
• Intersection of Mt. Royal and Maryland Avenues will remain closed until Monday at 6:00 a.m.

Throughout the event, North Avenue will remain OPEN to through traffic.