Orioles home opener brings traffic warning
Baltimore police are reminding people headed to this afternoon's home opener at Camden Yards to expect heavy traffic and parking restrictions. Remember, it's still a work day, meaning garages will be full.
But let's hope this is the worst thing city cops and fans have to deal with on what's expected to be a warm spring day at the park. Here are some photos of opening day preparation (the one at left is by The Sun's Algerina Perna). A look at anticipation for today's game, and a report from the Maryland Weather blog -- yes, temperature in 70s! And if that isn't enough, here's a video of getting ready for the big game.
Here's some advice from the cops:
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Orioles opening day festivities will bring increased traffic and road closures. Plan accordingly.
The Baltimore Orioles will play their home opening game against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards today, Monday, April 4, starting at 3:05 p.m.
Since the season opener is being held on a weekday afternoon, area garages will be full with monthly permit holders and downtown parking will be limited. Patrons who do not have a parking permit for any of the stadium lots are strongly encouraged to use public transportation.
Parking restrictions will begun at 6 a.m. Monday:
Pratt Street from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to Paca Street
East side of Greene Street from Lombard Street to Washington Boulevard
East side of Eutaw Street from Pratt to Lombard Streets
Camden Street from Howard to Russell Streets
North side of Conway Street from Charles to Sharp Streets
West side of Light Street from Baltimore to Lombard Streets
Street closures will begin at 10:00 a.m.:
Eutaw Street from Camden to Pratt Streets
Camden Street from Howard to Russell Streets
Lee Street from Ramp D to Russell Street
Washington Boulevard from Paca to Greene Streets
Hamburg Street from Russell to Leadenhall Streets
In addition to the road closures listed above, northbound 395 will be closed at Conway Street at approximately 4:00 p.m. on opening day. All traffic will be diverted onto Conway Street until baseball fans clear the stadium.
