The Baltimore City Department of Transportation will close a slew of roads around Pimlico Race Course in Northwest Baltimore for the 141st Preakness Stakes this weekend.
The road closures this weekend are as follows:
Saturday, 5 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Lane closure next to the median along eastbound W. Northern Parkway from Park Heights to Greenspring Avenues for emergency vehicle use only
Saturday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Southbound Jones Falls Expressway exit ramp to eastbound W. Northern Parkway will be closed. Motorists will be redirected to the Cold Spring Lane exits.
• Cylburn Avenue – Closed from W. Northern Parkway to Greenspring Avenue
Saturday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Hayward Avenue – One way eastbound from Park Heights to Winner Avenues
Saturday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Southbound Jones Falls Expressway exit ramp to westbound Northern Parkway will be closed. Motorists will be redirected to the Cold Spring Lane exits.
• Northbound Jones Falls Expressway exit ramp to westbound Northern Parkway will be closed.
• Pimlico Road – Closed from W. Northern Parkway to Ken Oak Avenue
• Pimlico Road – One way eastbound from Pimlico Road to Greenspring Avenue
• Westbound Northern Parkway – Closed from Falls Road to Greenspring Avenue
The transportation department asked Preakness attendees to be mindful of pedestrians and carpool if possible. Traffic is likely to be slow in the area throughout the weekend, and drivers are asked to park in commercial lots, as neighborhood parking restrictions will be strictly enforced.
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