Traffic Advisory for June 15, 2026

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.

People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. The MBTA advises riders to purchase a round-trip rather than a one-way ticket for a faster return trip. Walking is also a great way to move around.

Events such as parades, road races, and street fairs may require road closures to accommodate the activities.

Updated traffic advisory for Summer 2026 events

Summer Traffic Advisory

BACK BAY/ BEACON HILL

JP Morgan Corporate Challenge Road Race - Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The annual JP Morgan Corporate Challenge Road Race will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 starting at 7:15 p.m.. Approximately 7,000 participants will run/walk the racecourse that starts and ends on Charles Street between Boylston Street and Beacon Street.

Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Wednesday on the following streets:

• Arlington Street - Both sides, from Beacon Street to Boylston Street
• Beacon Street - Both sides, from Charles Street to Arlington Street
• Boylston Street - North side (Public Garden side), from Arlington Street to Charles Street
• Charles Street South - West side, from Park Plaza to Boylston Street
• Charles Street - Both sides, from Boylston Street to Beacon Street
• Commonwealth Avenue - North side, North roadway, from Arlington Street to Berkeley Street

CITY HALL PLAZA

Fan Fest at Boston City Hall Plaza, FIFA World Cup, Law Enforcement Needs - Friday, June 12, 2026 to Saturday, June 27, 2026

Friday, June 12, 2026 is the start of Fan Fest on City Hall Plaza. The event will run through to Saturday, June 27, 2026. The BTD will be establishing a temporary parking restriction on New Chardon Street to stage police assets related to the event.

Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Friday on the following street:

• New Chardon Street - Both sides, from Cambridge Street to Merrimac Street

SOUTH STATION/LEATHER DISTRICT

For the June 16th match between Norway and Iraq at Boston Stadium, the MBTA will implement a Traffic Management Plan that closes Summer Street from Purchase Street at Dewey Square to Dorchester Avenue at 7:00 a.m. The street is scheduled to remain closed until 5:30 p.m. Temporary traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on Summer Street, Atlantic Ave, and Essex Street on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

• Summer Street - Purchase Street to Dorchester Ave
• Essex Street between South Street and Atlantic Avenue will be closed except for MBTA buses and traffic entering or leaving the 2 Financial Center garages.
• Additional closures of Summer Street will take place from Surface Road to Atlantic Avenue on the outbound travel lanes on all match days.
• The I-93 South 16A ramp exit will be closed at the same time as the Summer Street closures on all match days.
• Parking regulations will be adjusted on Atlantic Avenue between Kneeland Street and Summer Street.

PLEASE NOTE:

BPD and BTD may make changes to the restrictions. It is important to read all posted signs and variable message boards carefully.

ROSLINDALE

Canterbury Street Bridge Closure - Friday, September 12 - Until Further Notice

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that the Canterbury Street Bridge will be closing to vehicular traffic on Friday, September 12, at 9:00 p.m. Findings from a recent bridge inspection required the closure of the bridge. The bridge will be closed until further notice. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Traffic should follow the detour signage in place. The primary detour route will utilize Hyde Park Avenue, Cummins Highway, Rowe Street, Brown Avenue, and Seymour Street. The eastbound detour will follow Seymour Street to Brown Avenue to Cummins Highway. The westbound detour will follow Hyde Park Avenue to Cummins Highway to Rowe Street to Seymour Street.

Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.     

• Published by: Transportation