Road Closures and Traffic Changes for Baltimore Ravens Game

If you are planning to head toward M&T Bank Stadium this Monday, November 16, prepare for a significantly different traffic landscape.

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation has announced a sweeping series of road closures and a pilot traffic pattern designed to manage the surge of fans for the evening’s 8:15 p.m. kickoff.

The city is moving to tighten control over vehicle movement as early as 3:00 p.m. on Monday. These adjustments are not merely routine; they represent a targeted effort to decongest the neighborhoods flanking the stadium, a perennial point of friction for local residents and commuters alike.

According to the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, the northbound Russell Street Service Drive will be shuttered between West and Hamburg Streets throughout the event. Simultaneously, the Hamburg Street and Ostend Street bridges will face temporary closures during the initial ingress, reopening only once the game is underway, and closing again as the fourth quarter approaches to facilitate a smoother exit.

The Hanover Street Pilot Program

The most notable change for this week’s game is a new traffic pattern being piloted on a stretch of Hanover Street. City officials are testing whether this configuration can effectively disperse post-game crowds while minimizing the gridlock that historically plagues the surrounding streets.

Road Closures and Traffic Changes for Baltimore Ravens Game

Under this pilot, drivers should expect the following operational changes after the final whistle:

Two eastbound lanes will exit Lot H directly onto West Street.
Both lanes will be required to turn right onto Hanover Street.
Hanover Street will function with two dedicated southbound lanes between West and Wells Streets.

This flow will be managed by Baltimore Police officers and DOT Transportation Enforcement personnel on the ground. The city is monitoring the effectiveness of this pilot closely to determine if it will become a standard procedure for future events at the stadium.

Parking Restrictions Affect West Street and RPP Area 30

For those living near the stadium, the event brings immediate parking restrictions. The city is enforcing strict rules on West Street—specifically the north side from Race to Hanover—and along the south leg of the Hanover Street intersection with West Street. Approximately 14 parking spaces in Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Area 30 will be off-limits to accommodate the new traffic flow.

City officials have issued a clear directive: all posted parking regulations will be strictly enforced. Fans who do not possess a parking permit for stadium lots are being urged to utilize public transportation to avoid the inevitable congestion and the risk of a parking ticket.

The core of the issue remains the balance between hosting a major economic driver like an NFL game and maintaining the quality of life for the neighborhoods caught in the middle. While the city has refined its official traffic management plans, the true test will be how these new patterns hold up under the pressure of a Monday night crowd.

Whether this pilot will provide a lasting solution to the post-game bottleneck remains an open question for the Department of Transportation. For now, commuters should plan for detours and delays, as the city’s ability to move thousands of vehicles in a condensed timeframe will be under the microscope this Monday evening.

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