Baltimore Book Festival closes many roads, restricts parking in Mt. Vernon

Traveling in Mt. Vernon this weekend? Be advised that traffic and parking modifications are in effect for the Baltimore Book Festival. The event will be held on September 28-30, 2012.

The road closures include the following:

Closed 9/26 beginning at 7a.m. through 4p.m. 10/1

• East and West Mt. Vernon Place from St. Paul to Cathedral Street
•     E. Monument Street from Calvert to St. Paul Streets
•     Hargrove Alley from E. Madison Street to E. Mount Vernon Place

Closed 9/27 beginning at 6a.m. through 9a.m. 10/1

•     East and West Branch Lane from St. Paul to Cathedral Streets
•     N. Charles Street from Centre to Madison Streets

Closed 9/27 begnning at 6a.m. through 6a.m. 10/1

•     Charles Street from Madison to Read Streets
•     East Madison Street from St. Paul to Charles Streets
•     West Madison Street from Charles to Cathedral Streets
•     Lovegrove Street from E. Read Street to E. Branch Lane

There are many  curb lane and parking restrictions also in effect in the neighborhood. For more information, go to: http://www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/AgenciesDepartments/Transportation/TrafficAdvisories/tabid/666/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3684/Baltimore_Book_Festival_Traffic_Modifications.aspx