Charles Street Reconstruction Update: Wednesday, September 26

New Traffic Patterns Implemented for the

Charles Street Reconstruction Project

Detour Route Originally Scheduled to Go Into Effect This September Postponed Until Spring as Work Progresses

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that new traffic and parking patterns have been implemented for the Charles Street Reconstruction Project which is now underway. 

At this time, the northbound service drive along Charles Street is closed to through traffic between Greenway and University Parkway.  In addition, parking patterns along northbound Charles Street have changed in this vicinity. 

As construction progresses, temporary lane closures may be implemented within the project area.  Motorists should be advised that vehicle capacity will be diminished within the work zone.  Commuters should expect delays in this area, particularly during peak hour travel times and the use of alternate routes is strongly encouraged to avoid delays.  Motorists should also pay close attention to posted parking signs within the work zone, as parking patterns have been changed along this stretch of Charles Street.

The new traffic pattern and detour route that was originally scheduled to go into effect this September along Charles Street from 28^th Street to University Parkway is expected to be implemented in the Spring of 2013.  But please note: the Southbound service lane from University Parkway to 33rd street is now closed and will remain so permanently.  East-west streets will remain open for commuters during construction, including the connection along Charles Street between Art Museum Drive and 33^rd Street. 

Throughout the duration of the project, businesses will remain open and local traffic along Charles Street will be maintained.  For additional information and project updates, please visit www.CharlesStreetReconstruction.com

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation:

“Keeping Baltimore Moving Safely”