Heavy Traffic Expected In Baltimore For Metallica

BALTIMORE, MD — Drivers should expect increased traffic in downtown Baltimore on Wednesday, May 10, due to the Metallica concert at M&T Bank Stadium.

During the afternoon rush hour, additional traffic is anticipated. Drivers should plan ahead and anticipate delays. The concert starts at 6 p.m. but doors open at 4 p.m. and people can start lining up at noon. The concert is sold out.

Charm City is the first stop in the U.S. on the band's WorldWired tour. The group will be primarily appearing at baseball and football stadiums at more than a dozen U.S. cities. It marks the first time Metallica will be on an extended tour of the U.S. and Canada since 2009, according to a statement from the band.

"Due to the event, high volumes of traffic are expected in the downtown area during the afternoon peak travel time," the Baltimore City Department of Transportation advised.

All parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations near the stadium will be strictly enforced.

Concertgoers who do not have parking permits for any of the stadium lots are strongly encouraged to use public transportation including mass transit, light rail, metro subway or the Charm City Circulator.

Those driving to the stadium should park at commercial lots and avoid area neighborhoods. Parking Control Agents will enforce all posted parking restrictions in the vicinity of the stadium and vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and towed. Those with questions about the location of their vehicles should call 311.

The Metallica concert is expected to run from 6 to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10.

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