Orioles Game To Cause Traffic Delays On Opening Day 2019

BALTIMORE, MD — There may be delays for afternoon commuters in downtown Baltimore on Thursday, April 4. Heavy traffic is anticipated around the home opener for the Baltimore Orioles, which is set for 3:05 p.m. at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Drivers should be on the lookout for pedestrians, particularly around crosswalks. Transportation enforcement officers will be posted to assist with the flow of traffic at key intersections by the stadium, city officials said.

Residential parking permit regulations will be strictly enforced in the vicinity of the stadium, according to Baltimore City's Department of Transportation. Those in violation may be ticketed and towed. If a vehicle is towed, call 311 to get information about where to find it.

Garages will likely be full of monthly permit holders since the opener is on a weekday, so parking downtown may be limited. Officials advised seeking out commercial parking garages north of the stadium or using public transportation.

The Metro Subway, Light Rail, Park and Ride express bus services and the Charm City Circulator all provide access to the game, officials said.

Road Closures

The following roads will be closed at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, according to the Baltimore City Department of Transportation:

• Eutaw Street from Pratt to Camden streets
• Camden Street from Howard to Russell streets
• Lee Street from Ramp D to Russell Street
• Hamburg Street from Russell to Leadenhall Streets
• Washington Boulevard from Paca to Greene streets (closure starts at 10 a.m.)
• Left lane closure along northbound Russell Street from Lee to Pratt streets

Parking Restrictions

These areas will have parking restrictions in effect as of 10 a.m. on Thursday:

• East side of Greene Street from Lombard Street to Washington Boulevard
• East side of Eutaw Street from Pratt to Lombard Streets
• North side of Conway Street from Charles to Sharp streets

Bus Delays

All commuter bus routes in the Baltimore area could experience delays that are moderate to severe on Thursday, according to the Maryland Transit Administration.

"Please plan your afternoon commute accordingly," transit officials advised.

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