Summer in Baltimore always brings fun things to do in the city, and with them come road closures, parking restrictions, and lots of traffic. If your plans this weekend require you to get behind the wheel, expect some extra company on the roads.

Here is what’s in store.

The Orioles are hosting the Atlanta Braves through Sunday, and O’s fans can only hope they carry the momentum from their 5 -1 Wednesday night win against the Boston Red Sox into the series. Whether you’re headed to the game or just traveling in the city, be ready to take some detours.

The following streets will be closed on Friday and Saturday starting at 4 p.m. Sunday’s closures will start at 10:30 a.m.:

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  • Hamburg Street from Leadenhall Street to Paca Street
  • The northbound service lane next to M&T Bank Stadium
  • Camden Street from Paca to Howard Street

Melanie Martinez is coming to CFG Bank Arena on Saturday. In preparation for the concert, these lanes will be closed starting at 8 p.m. Saturday and will reopen at 1 a.m. on Sunday:

  • Howard Street, left lane from Camden to Pratt Streets
  • Lombard Street, right lane from Hopkins Place to Howard Street
  • Baltimore Street, left lane from Howard Street to Park Avenue
  • Pratt Street, left lane from Eutaw to Howard streets

The road closures don’t end there, but for good reason — parts of the city are getting a refresh. The following lanes will be closed for cleaning, tree trimming and repairs.

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Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Jones Falls Expressway/Interstate 83 southbound, right lane closures from Cold Spring Lane to Maryland Avenue
  • MD 295/Russell Street, north and southbound right-lane closures from Hamburg Street to the city/county line

Sunday, starting at 6 a.m.

  • The northbound and southbound left lanes on Jones Falls Expressway/I-83 north will be closed from Fayette Street to the city/county line until 1 p.m.
  • The northbound and southbound left lane on MD 295/Russell Street will be closed from Hamburg Street to the city/county line until 3 p.m.  

There will be additional closures on Saturday starting bright and early.

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  • Keswick Avenue will be closed between 34th and Hubner Streets from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Gilmore Street will be closed between West Fayette and West Lexington streets from noon to 4 p.m.

On Sunday, you’ll also have to make way for the Baltimore Farmers Market, which is held under the Jones Falls Expressway along Saratoga Street between Holliday and Gay streets.

The following street and lane closures will be implemented from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., with parking restrictions in effect.

  • Holliday Street closed from East Pleasant Street to East Saratoga Street
  • Pleasant Street closed at Holliday Street
  • Hillen Street, center lane closure between Front Street and Fallsway

All drivers navigating the city should budget extra time and prepare to take alternate routes. Live detour navigation will be available on the Waze app.