
Traffic Advisory
City of Baltimore Department of Transportation
Contact: Adrienne Barnes
(410) 361-9296
Kathy Chopper
(443) 984-2182
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Baltimore Marathon to be held this Saturday
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the temporary parking restrictions and road closures that will be in effect for the 10th annual Baltimore Marathon, which will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 starting at 8:00 a.m. The 26.2 mile course will begin at Russell and Camden Streets. In conjunction with the marathon, the Carefirst/Blue Cross/Blue Shield Half-Marathon will also be held, along with the United Way 5K Run, the Legg Mason Team Relay and the T. Rowe Price Kids Fun Run. Approximately 22,000 people are expected to participate in this years events.
In preparation for the marathon, various parking restrictions and road closures will be implemented. Motorists should pay close attention to posted parking restrictions, as vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and towed. Citizens with questions concerning the location of their vehicles should call 311.
The following parking restrictions in our area will be implemented on Saturday, October 16, 2010:
Fort Avenue from Lawrence to Hull Streets 7:00 a.m. 12:00 noon
St. Paul Street (upper level) from Franklin to Saratoga Streets 8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon
William Street (east side) from Warren Street to Key Highway 8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon
Fort Avenue (south side) from Lawrence to Hull Streets 8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon
Cuba Street from Towson to Hull Street 8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon