Posted: 05/18/2011
Thousands of people will flock to Pimlico Race Course for the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes. That means thousands of extra cars in the area.
Baltimore City officials are making sure drivers know about several road and lane closures near Pimlico, some starting as early as Thursday night.
You can find a complete list of what will be closed and when by clicking here .
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The 137th Preakness goes down in history with the largest crowd ever at Pimlico.
I'll Have Another came out of the Preakness in "super" shape, and trainer Doug O'Neill says it's on to New York for a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes.
Baltimore City police estimate there are about 50,000 people at the at the Pimlico Racecourse for the 137th running of the Preakness Saturday afternoon.
The gates at Old Hilltop are open and InfieldFest is underway.