Independence Day Fireworks: Road Closures and Police Crossings

Police from Parkville, White Marsh and Towson precincts are preparing for an influx of people and high traffic volume for the Fourth of July. In addition to expected congestion, road closures have been planned around Fullerton Park and Loch Raven Academy for the Fullerton Fireworks and Loch Raven Village fireworks displays.

According to Officer Caitlyn Twigg of the White Marsh precinct, road closures for Fullerton Fireworks are expected to begin around 6 p.m. July 4.

The following roads will be closed:

• Fullerton Avenue
• Marks Avenue
• Virginia Avenue
• Delight Avenue
• Cherry Avenue
• Linden Avenue
• First Avenue

About 30-40 officers from the White Marsh and Parkville precincts are scheduled to manage the closures. Parking for handicapped individuals will be available at Fullerton Elementary School. All other attendees are encouraged to park along area streets, Twigg said.

Parking will also be available for $5 per vehicle at the Fullerton Manor Bingo and Melvin’s Tire & Auto.

Police will patrol the area and provide crossing guard service. Crossing Belair Road outside of a designated crossing area is dangerous and illegal, Twigg said.

"I urge patience," she added. "I don't want anyone getting hit by a car."

Meanwhile, in Loch Raven Village, a detail from Towson and other police precincts will assist pedestrians at the following crossings:

• Pleasant Plains Road at Barksdale Road
• Pleasant Plains Road at Glen Keith Boulevard
• Loch Raven Boulevard at Taylor Avenue
• Loch Raven Boulevard at Goucher Boulevard

According to police, drivers in the area should expect the following roads around Loch Raven Technical Academy to be closed:

• Glen Keith Boulevard between Pleasant Plains Road and LaSalle Road
• Pleasant Plains Road between Glen Keith Boulevard and Goucher Boulevard
• LaSalle Road between Glen Keith Boulevard and Goucher Boulevard

Goucher Boulevard will remain open during the fireworks display at the school. 

Traffic control officials at Towson precinct said the majority of those who attend the fireworks at Loch Raven Academy will park in nearby shopping centers located at the intersection of Loch Raven Boulevard and Taylor Avenue.

Twenty-two officers from Towson and other precincts will be on hand to patrol the shopping centers, crossings and manage the road closures.

A full list of public fireworks displays is available online through the Baltimore County government website.