Recovery Zones Implemented In Annapolis Friday

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Last week, the city of Annapolis launched a trial of recovery districts and zones to help diners and shoppers practice physical distancing outside of restaurants and retailers. Starting Friday, those recovery zones will be implemented on a regularly scheduled basis.

Anne Arundel County Health Officer Nilesh Kalyanaraman also announced additional protective measures that apply to Annapolis residents.

“The health department continues to see a high rate of COVID-19 cases from the city of Annapolis. To address this, there will be an additional health order requiring face coverings for employees and customers in retail businesses and restaurants. We rely on the public to take the necessary precautions of face coverings and distancing to limit the spread of the virus," he said.

The schedule of closures within the recovery zones is as follows:

Daily:

• Market Space: Road closures from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. between Iron Rooster and Federal House; Road closure from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in front of McGarvey’s and Middleton’s.
• West Street: Road closures from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. between Cathedral and Church Circle.
• Lower Dock Street: Reduced parking in front of Latitude 38 to accommodate outdoor seating.
• Eastport: Cafe-style dining in cordoned-off parking areas of restaurants in the recovery district; road closure at the end of 4th street adjacent to Davis’ Pub.

Wednesday:

• Maryland Avenue: Road closed between State Circle and Prince George Street from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Forest Drive: Cafe-style dining in cordoned-off parking areas throughout the corridor including Soul and Bay Ridge Market Shopping Center.
• Lower Main Street: Reduced parking in front of Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs.

Thursday:

• Maryland Avenue: Road closed between State Circle and Prince George from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday:

• Upper Main Street: Road closed from Francis Street to State Circle from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Maryland Avenue: Road closed between State Circle and Prince George from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday:

• Upper Main Street: Road closed from Francis Street to State Circle from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Maryland Avenue: Road closed between State Circle and Prince George from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday:

• Maryland Avenue: Road closed between State Circle and Prince George from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.