Roadways that were closed in Baltimore’s Harbor East for the oil spill cleanup efforts this past week will reopen Sunday evening.

Over 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled into Baltimore’s harbor beginning Wednesday. Cleanup crews have since recovered 4,700 gallons of the fuel, according to the Coast Guard.

To prepare for Monday morning commuters, roads in Harbor East, including Central Avenue between Lancaster and Point streets, will reopen Sunday at 7 p.m., according to a news release from Mayor Brandon Scott’s office.

The Harbor Connector will resume its Route 1 service between Maritime Park and Locust Point Monday morning, the release says. Harbor Connector Routes 2 and 3 will continue operating normally.

Hopkins committed Thursday to handling the costs of the cleanup, which

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