Baltimore braces for BTS concert crowds at M&T Bank Stadium Monday and Tuesday<\/p>\n
BALTIMORE \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n Baltimore is bracing for big crowds as the BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ stops Monday and Tuesday at M&T Bank Stadium.<\/p>\n Video above: BTS ARMY perform community service ahead of Baltimore concerts<\/strong><\/p>\n The mega-popular K-pop group’s dates and locations for a world tour<\/a> and a new album were announced by BigHit Music.<\/p>\n The tour’s Baltimore dates are set for 8 p.m. on Aug. 10-11 at M&T Bank Stadium. NOTE: Stadium Gates E and F, and the South Gate will not be open for entry. Gate A West is for VIP ticket holders only. <\/p>\n Ahead of the concerts, the band’s fanbase, known as BTS ARMY, has combined their excitement with community service and fundraising efforts<\/a> in Baltimore. They even raised more than $16,000<\/a> for a Baltimore nonprofit that supports youths.<\/p>\n How to get to the concerts<\/p>\n “WBAL-TV 11 News Today” Traffic Anchor Sean Streicher said traffic will be particularly busy downtown Monday and Tuesday nights.<\/p>\n The Maryland Transit Administration recommends taking transit to the concerts with the following tips.<\/p>\n LIGHT RAIL<\/strong>: The closest Light Rail stations to the stadium include Stadium\/Federal Hill, Camden and Convention Center.<\/p>\n EXPRESS BUSES<\/strong>: Starting at 5 p.m., the MTA will supplement Light Rail service with Express Shuttle Buses from Glen Burnie\/Cromwell and Timonium Fairgrounds directly to Camden Station.<\/p>\n After the concert, riders can board Express Shuttle Buses at Convention Center Light Rail stop.<\/p>\n METRO SUBWAY<\/strong>: The closest Metro Subway station to the stadium is Charles Center. Exit the station from the west entrance\/Charles Street escalator, continue on Baltimore Street and turn left at CFG Arena toward the stadium.<\/p>\n LOCAL BUS<\/strong>: CityLink routes Navy, Yellow, Brown and LocalLink routes 51, 54, 73, 76 and 94 will provide service to or near the stadium.<\/p>\n MARC TRAIN<\/strong>: Take the Camden Line to Camden station (operating on a regular schedule). MARC will offer a late-night southbound return train<\/a> departing at 11:55 p.m.<\/p>\n Downtown Baltimore road closures<\/p>\n The Maryland State Highway Administration advises fans going to the concert to use Interstate 95 to Exit 53 for Interstate 395 to get to the stadium. The SHA says do NOT take Exit 52 for Russell Street to avoid significant delays.<\/p>\n The Baltimore City Department of Transportation announced the following road closures for the concerts.<\/p>\n Warner Street: Due to construction, Warner Street is closed between Worcester and West Ostend streets. To assist with event traffic, the street will be limited to one-way before and after the concerts. Also, a special, temporary traffic pattern will be in effect on Warner Street between the Ostend Street Bridge and Stockholm Street for concert entry and railroad crossings.<\/p>\n Ride share and parent drop-off\/pickup area<\/strong>: A specific location has been designated for all parent and guest drop-offs in Lot O<\/a> on the corner of Paca and Ostend streets, southwest of the stadium.<\/p>\n All posted parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations will be strictly enforced. <\/p>\n BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’<\/p>\n The world tour started in early April and ends in March 2027, encompassing 34 regions with 79 live shows across Asia, North America, Europe, South America and Australia, according to BigHit Music.<\/p>\n The North American tour will include 28 shows in 12 cities that started in April in Tampa, Florida, and runs through September, ending in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n
\n depart Camden Yards<\/td>\n 11:55 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n arrive Dorsey<\/td>\n 12:15 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n arrive Savage<\/td>\n 12:22 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n arrive Laurel Main St.<\/td>\n 12:28 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n arrive Muirkirk<\/td>\n 12:34 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n arrive Greenbelt<\/td>\n 12:39 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n arrive College Park<\/td>\n 12:44 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n arrive Riverdale Park<\/td>\n 12:47 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n arrive Washington Union Station<\/td>\n 1:10 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n