Traffic Advisory for October 16, 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.

BACK BAY

Early Voting for General Election - Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026

To support operations related to early voting on October 17-18, parking will be restricted on Hereford Street on both dates.

Parking will be restricted on Saturday and Sunday on the following street:

• Hereford Street - East side (even side, right side as driven), from Boylston Street to Public Alley 443

MISSION HILL

Mission Hill Road Race - Sunday, October 18, 2026

The annual Mission Hill Road Race has been rescheduled and will take place on Sunday, October 18. Runners and walkers will follow a route beginning and ending at St. Alphonsus Street at Puddingstone Park throughout the Mission Hill neighborhood. Temporary parking restrictions will be in place on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following streets:

• St. Alphonsus Street - Both sides, from Tremont Street to Calumet Street
• Calumet Street - East side (even side), from St. Alphonsus Street to Hillside Street

ROSLINDALE

Open Streets Roslindale - Sunday, October 18, 2026

Open Streets Roslindale will take place on Sunday, October 18. Open Streets Boston will offer residents, visitors and business owners the opportunity to experience Boston in a whole new way, through a fun-filled day of walking, biking, skating, rolling, and family-friendly activities on car-free streets, which will require some temporary parking regulations and some roadway diversions.

Parking will be restricted on Sunday along the following streets:

• Corinth Street - Both sides, from Belgrade Avenue to Washington Street
• Poplar Street - Both sides, from South Street to Washington Street

Canterbury Street Bridge Closure - Effective Friday, September 12, 2025, 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, 2025 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. 

ROXBURY

Age Strong Halloween Party at Melnea Cass Recreation Complex - Friday, October 30, 2026

On Friday, October 30, the Age Strong Commission will host a Halloween Party at the Melnea Cass Recreation Complex. Temporary parking restrictions will be in place on Martin Luther King Boulevard from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday for bus drop-off and pick-up.

• Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard - North side (park side), all of the 2-Hour Parking spaces from Walnut Avenue to Washington Street (excluding any HP spaces)

• Published by: Transportation