BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Baltimore City Department of Transportation announced various traffic and parking modifications ahead of the Orioles home opener scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

The O’s will play their home opener against the Minnesota Twins on March 26 starting at 3:05 p.m.

Motorists should be advised that all posted parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations around the stadium will be strictly enforced. Vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and towed.

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Anyone unsure of their vehicle’s location should contact 311 for assistance.

Baseball fans driving to the game are encouraged to use commercial parking facilities north of the stadium and avoid parking in residential neighborhoods.

Fans without a stadium parking permit are strongly urged to use public transportation.

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In preparation for the game, the following streets and lanes will be closed on Thursday, March 26:

Eutaw Street from Pratt to Camden Streets (closure starts at 1:00 p.m.)Camden Street from Howard to Russell Streets (closure starts at 1:00 p.m.)Hamburg Street from Russell to Leadenhall Streets (closure starts at 1:00 p.m.)Washington Boulevard from Paca to Greene Streets (closure starts at 10:00 a.m.)Emory Street from Dover to Portland Streets (6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)Portland Street from Emory to Greene Streets (7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.)Hopkins Place from Pratt to Lombard Streets (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)Left lane closure of Russell Street from Eislen to Pratt Streets (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

In addition, the following parking restrictions will be implemented on Thursday, March 26, beginning at 10:00 a.m.:

East side of Greene Street from Lombard Street to Washington BoulevardEast side of Eutaw Street from Pratt to Lombard StreetsNorth side of Conway Street from Charles to Sharp Streets

Transportation Enforcement Officers will be stationed at key intersections to assist with the movement of traffic in the downtown area.

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Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for pedestrians, especially when approaching designated crosswalks.