Residents Should Move Vehicles From Low-Lying Areas in Fell’s Point Due to Threat of Coastal Flooding
Friday Oct 29th, 2021
Weekend road closures will also be implemented in Fell’s Point for Halloween festivities
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists to move vehicles from low-lying areas in Fell’s Point this morning due to the severe threat of coastal flooding.
Fell’s Point residents with vehicles parked in low-lying areas should relocate their cars immediately. The Fleet and Eden Garage (501 S. Eden Street), the Caroline Street Garage (805 S Caroline Street), and the Little Italy Garage (400 S. Central Avenue) will be open for residents at no charge until 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 31, 2021, to avoid possible flooding in the area. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vehicles must be moved out of the garage by 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 31, 2021, to avoid any fees.
In preparation for Halloween festivities this weekend in Fell’s Point, temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented. Starting on Friday, October 29, 2021, and continuing each evening through Sunday, October 31, 2021, all through traffic will be restricted in Fell’s Point from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. within the following geographical boundaries:
- South of Aliceanna Street
- North of Thames Street
- East of S. Bond Street
- West of S. Ann Street
The following intersections will also be closed this weekend starting at approximately 6:00 p.m. each evening:
- S. Regester Street and Aliceanna Street
- S. Bethel St and Aliceanna Street
- S. Bond St and Aliceanna Street
Citizens who visit Fell’s Point this weekend for Halloween festivities are encouraged to use public transportation or rideshare services. Special rideshare drop-off/pick-up areas have been established this weekend at the following locations:
- Thames Street at Caroline Street
- 1634 Aliceanna Street
- Wolf Street at Aliceanna Street
- Thames Street at Wolf Street
Various parking restrictions will be implemented in Fell’s Point throughout the weekend for Halloween celebrations. Visitors and residents should pay close attention to all posted parking restrictions and avoid parking in restricted or low-lying areas. Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced throughout the weekend for everyone’s safety. Residents with ‘Area 16’ Residential Parking Permits will be allowed to access areas closed to traffic.
Motorists should be aware that additional road closures and parking restrictions may be implemented in the vicinity of Fell’s Point throughout the weekend if needed.
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