Baltimore announces Orioles game day road closures downtown through Friday

Baltimore is closing several streets around Oriole Park at Camden Yards through Friday as the Orioles play four straight home games against division rivals, and the timing is built to hit afternoon commutes, deliveries and game-night traffic in downtown Baltimore.

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation said closures began Tuesday afternoon and will continue through Friday, with most roads shutting at 3:30 p.m. and the Friday closures starting at 4 p.m. The Orioles hosted the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, May 26, and the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, May 27, Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29, with first pitches set for 6:35 p.m. on the first three nights and 7:05 p.m. Friday.

For drivers heading into the central business district, the city is urging detours and extra time. Baltimore DOT has repeatedly told motorists to use alternate routes and check the Waze app for live traffic changes, a warning that matters most for anyone trying to reach Downtown Baltimore during the late afternoon rush or make same-day deliveries near Camden Yards.

Parking near the ballpark remains tight. The Orioles say their lots are permit-only and open one hour before gates open for regular-season games, and the club’s transportation guidance strongly recommends public transit instead, including the Charm City Circulator and Maryland Transit Administration service. Warner Street between the casino and the stadium is closed to all vehicle traffic, a restriction that can cut off access to several nearby lots and force drivers to circle farther from the park.

City officials are also warning that parking rules around the stadium are strictly enforced. Vehicles parked in violation can be ticketed and towed, and Baltimore says fans who are unsure where a vehicle was moved can call 311. That enforcement was part of the city’s Opening Day traffic plan on March 26, when transportation enforcement officers were stationed at key intersections near Camden Yards.

The closures come as Baltimore DOT is already managing a crowded city calendar, with Artscape, Maryland Deathfest, the SOWEBO Arts and Music Festival and the ICNA-MAS Convention all affecting traffic across Baltimore. For anyone driving, hauling freight or trying to keep a storefront accessible near Camden Yards, the safest move this week is to stay clear of the stadium area once the afternoon closures begin.