Artscape will be held Friday, September 22^nd through Sunday, September 24^th.  Traffic modifications for the event begin as early as Monday, September 18^th.  Mt. Royal Avenue and intersecting corridors will be CLOSED TO TRAFFIC during the event with additional parking restrictions in effect. 

BALTIMORE, MD (September 15, 2023) – 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 2023 which will take place from Friday, September 22^nd through Sunday, September 24, 2023.  In addition to Artscape, there will be other nearby events happening concurrently, including events at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, the Lyric Baltimore, and the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).  Visitors attending these events are encouraged to take advantage of public transportation options including bus & rail transit, e-scooters and e-bikes. 

In preparation for Artscape, roadway closures and operational changes will be implemented in phases beginning on Monday, September 18^th at 12:00 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.  Motorists should adhere to their directions  for everyone’s safety.  Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead for these events by using alternate routes and allowing additional travel time leading up to and during these events. 

Motorists are also urged to pay close attention to posted parking restrictions throughout the duration of the event, as parking restrictions will be implemented.  The majority of parking restrictions start at 12:00 a.m. on Monday morning, September 18^th, 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, road closures will remain in place through Monday, September 25^th.  Roads will be reopened as soon as possible after all event-related materials and equipment are safely out of the streets.

In preparation for Artscape and other nearby events, the following road and lane closures will be implemented:

Lane closures from Monday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, September 25^th at 11:59 p.m.:

• Preston Street westbound right lane closure between Maryland Avenue and Cathedral Street
• Preston Street westbound left curb lane closure between Cathedral Street and Howard Street
• Dolphin Street eastbound left lane closure between Bolton Street and Howard Street

Road closure from Monday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, September 25^th at 11:59 p.m.:

• Park Avenue between Howard Street and Cathedral Street