Towson, MD – Drivers in downtown Towson should expect delays tonight as police implement a temporary road closure for the community’s annual holiday tree lighting event.
According to the Baltimore County Police Department, Allegany Avenue will be closed between Washington Avenue and the Towson Circle from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, to accommodate crowds and pedestrian activity. Officers will be stationed throughout the area to help guide traffic and ensure safety during the festivities.
Police said the closure is necessary due to the large turnout expected for the seasonal lighting ceremony, which typically draws families and visitors from across Baltimore County, the greater Towson area, and nearby metro communities. Drivers traveling through downtown this evening may encounter congestion on side streets and extended travel times as vehicles are redirected around the event zone.
Commuters using Allegany Avenue as a cut-through to the Towson Circle or Washington Avenue may want to plan alternate routes or allow extra time for delays. Transit riders should also check for temporary reroutes affecting bus service in the area.
Parking near the Towson Circle is expected to fill early, and officials recommend arriving ahead of the ceremony’s start time for those attending the event.
The closure will be lifted at 8:30 p.m., once pedestrian traffic clears and police determine the roadway is safe to reopen.
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