The streets of Boston are gearing up for a series of events that will affect traffic flow and parking from Allston/Brighton to the South Boston Waterfront. As Boston.gov advises, residents and visitors alike will need to plan accordingly to navigate the city.
On May 25, the Boston Police Department will host the "Run to Remember Road Race", combining a half-marathon and a five-mile race starting at 7:00 AM from the World Trade Center. According to city officials, the event will necessitate the closure of several streets, including Seaport Boulevard, Beacon Street, and State Street, to accommodate the runners. These roads will be unavailable for the entirety of the race, urging commuters to seek alternative routes or modes of transportation.
For those with business around Boston College, be aware that come May 19, a portion of Beacon Street will be heavily occupied with buses as Boston College welcomes numerous arrivals. Parking will be restricted on both sides of Beacon Street from Chestnut Hill Road to the Newton Line. Being held on the previous day, Sunday, May 18, is the Boston Wounded Vet Run in Revere, with Bennington Street hosting parking constraints and road closures to support the occasion.
A special flag raising ceremony for the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial, set for May 17, will bring parking restrictions to parts of Seaport Boulevard and Northern Avenue. However, the ceremony at 85 Northern Avenue will fortunately not require any street closures during its scheduled time from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The West End’s Canal Street will also undergo temporary closure for the Boston Celtics Playoffs, Game 7 on Monday, May 19, enhancing safety for event attendees, with parking restrictions in place throughout Monday.
Additionally, within the Charlestown neighborhood, a Special Olympics Event by Boston Public Schools is slated for May 22, impacting Medford Street and Terminal Street with parking postings as requested by Mark Spolidoro, the Special Olympics Coordinator for Boston Public Schools.
With various events having the potential to congest Boston's thoroughfares, the city's transportation department is urging the public to consider walking, biking, or public transport to help ease the flow of traffic. Information about Bluebikes, the regional bike-share service and the MBTA, including tips to purchase round-trip tickets for a faster return journey, can be found on their respective websites.
