Weekend Road Closures for August 18, 2017

Traffic Advisory

Contact: Adrienne Barnes
             Kathy Dominick
             (410) 361-9296 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, August 17, 2017

Weekend Road Closures for August 18, 2017

Traffic Modifications for the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Festival/Parade 

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the traffic modifications in effect for the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Festival/Parade which will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 starting at 12:00 p.m. 

The parade kicks off at noon from the intersection of Cherry Hill and Cherryland Roads.  Participants in the parade will head east on Cherry Hill Road, turn right on Seamon Avenue and right on Reedbird Avenue to disband at the festival site.  

In preparation for the event, lane closures will be implemented along the parade route wherever possible.  Citizens should be advised that temporary traffic stops may be implemented along the parade route for the safety of participants.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

 

Broadway Temporary Closure 

This Saturday, a portion of southbound Broadway will be temporarily closed for a crane lift operation.  On Saturday, August 19, 2017, southbound Broadway will be closed to through traffic between Lancaster and Thames Streets from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m. with detours in effect. 

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

 

Thames Street Lane Closures

On Saturday, temporary lane closures will be implemented along a portion of Thames Street for a crane lift operation.  On Saturday, August 19, 2017, temporary lane closures will be implemented along Thames Street at the intersection of Ann Street from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  A flagging operation will be implemented during this time to direct motorists through the work area. 

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

 

Calvert Street Temporary Closure

On Saturday, a portion of N. Calvert Street will be temporarily closed for a crane lift operation.  On Saturday, August 19, 2017, N. Calvert Street will be closed to through traffic between Lexington and Saratoga Streets from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with detours in effect. 

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

 

20^th Street Temporary Closure

On Saturday, a portion of W. 20^th Street will be temporarily closed for a crane lift operation.  On Saturday, August 19, 2017, W. 20^th Street will be closed to through traffic between Charles Street and Maryland Avenue from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with detours in effect. 

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

 

Ashland Avenue Weekend Closures

This weekend, a portion of Ashland Avenue will temporarily close for a crane lift operation.  On Saturday, August 19, 2017, Ashland Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Broadway and Rutland Avenue from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with detours in effect.  This portion of Ashland Avenue will be closed again on Sunday, August 20, 2017 during these times. 

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

 

Eastern Avenue Lane Closures

On Saturday, temporary lane closures will be implemented along a portion of Eastern Avenue for a crane lift operation.  On Saturday, August 19, 2017, temporary lane closures will be implemented along Eastern Avenue at the intersection of S. East Avenue from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  A flagging operation will be in effect along Eastern Avenue during this time to direct motorists through the work area. 

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

 

Be sure to check the Department of Transportation’s website at Transportation.BaltimoreCity.gov for additional road closure information. 

 

Baltimore City Department of Transportation:

“Keeping Baltimore Moving Safely”

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