Parking restrictions and road closures to look out for this weekend
If you’re planning to be in Boston for the holiday weekend, there are some notable road closures, traffic detours and parking restrictions to be aware of.
In a nutshell, driving a vehicle into the city for the Fourth of July celebrations is not advised by public safety and transportation officials. Major roadways, including Storrow and Memorial drives, will be impacted by closures this weekend.
Travel restrictions will be in place for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic and will affect parts of Cambridge. A full breakdown of the planned closures can be found here.
If you’re planning to attend one of the upcoming Red Sox home games on July 3 or July 4, Massachusetts State Police point out that parts of Storrow Drive will be closed on both those days so fans should seek alternative routes.
Take public transportation when possible, and please be aware of the MBTA’s holiday schedule.
According to information provided by the City of Boston and the Massachusetts State Police, please expect the following streets to close over the next few days.
Saturday, July 2
7 a.m.
No parking will be permitted on Mugar Way between Arlington Street and Charles Street. The parking ban is expected to be lifted by July 5 at 6 a.m.
Sunday, July 3
3 p.m.
Berkley Street at Beacon Street will be closed to vehicular traffic.
Monday, July 4
9 a.m.
The City of Boston’s annual Independence Day Parade will take place on the morning of July 4 from City Hall Plaza. The parade is expected draw about 500 marchers who will proceed along a route that goes down Tremont Street , circles onto Washington Street and concludes at Faneuil Hall.
Light traffic delays are expected while the parade is in progress.
6 p.m.
After 6 p.m. the following local streets will be closed to vehicular traffic.
Beacon Street, from Charles Street to Massachusetts Avenue.
Berkeley Street, from Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Street.
Dartmouth Street, from Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Street.
Fairfield Street, from Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Street.
Hereford Street, from Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Street.
Parking restrictions
Starting June 30 through July 4, the City of Boston will implement tow zones and no stopping restrictions around the city.
Tow Zone, No Stopping – Thursday, June 30, through Monday, July 4
Beacon Street, even side, from Berkeley Street to Clarendon Street.
Tow Zone, No Stopping – Sunday, July 3 through Monday, July 4
Arlington Street, both sides, from Beacon Street to Commonwealth Avenue.
Berkeley Street, both sides, from Marlborough Street to Back Street.
Clarendon Street, both sides, from Marlborough Street to Back Street.
Dartmouth Street, both sides, from Marlborough Street to Back Street.
Exeter Street, both sides, from Marlborough Street to Back Street.
Beacon Street, both sides, from Charles Street to Dartmouth Street.
Back Street, both sides, from Dartmouth Street to David G. Mugar Way.
Chestnut Street, both sides, from David G. Mugar Way to Brimmer Street.
Mount Vernon Street, both sides, from David G Mugar Way to Brimmer Street.
Pinckney Street, both sides, from David G. Mugar Way to Brimmer Street.
Revere Street, both sides, from David G. Mugar Way to Charles Street.
Tow Zone, No Stopping – Monday, July 4
Arlington Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to St. James Avenue.
Berkeley Street, both sides, from Marlborough Street to Boylston Street.
Clarendon Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Marlborough Street.
Dartmouth Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Marlborough Street.
Exeter Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Marlborough Street.
Fairfield Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street.
Gloucester Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street.
Hereford Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street.
Massachusetts Avenue, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street.
Beacon Street, both sides, from Dartmouth Street to Charlesgate East.
Boylston Street, both sides, from Berkeley Street to Arlington Street.
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