Boston: Traffic Advisory for November 6, 2026

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.

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Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon - Sunday, November 8, 2026

The Boston Athletic Association will be running their annual Half Marathon event on Sunday, November 8.

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

• Pierpont Road - Both sides, from Glen Lane to Playstead Road (the angled parking area, next to the playing field)

Parking will be restricted on the following streets on Sunday:

• Boylston Street - South side (Copley Square side), from Dartmouth Street to Clarendon Street
• Circuit Drive - Both sides, from Blue Hill Avenue to Morton Street
• Valley Gates / Pierpont Road Area - Both sides, from Circuit Drive to the White Stadium Entrance to the Zoo
• Pierpont Road - Both sides, from Sigourney Street to Playstead Road
• Playstead Road - Both sides, from Walnut Street Entrance to Pierpont Road
• Seaver Street - South side (Franklin Park side), from Walnut Avenue to Elm Hill Avenue
• Walnut Avenue - Both sides, from School Street to Seaver Street

More information is available on the organizers' website.

BACK BAY

Veterans Day "Salute to Service" Parade - Saturday, November 7, 2026

The Veterans Day Parade will be held on Saturday, November 7, beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Copley Square. The parade will proceed along Boylston Street, left onto Tremont Street (counter to traffic), straight onto Cambridge Street ending at City Hall Plaza.

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Parking will be restricted on the following streets on Saturday:

• Beacon Street - South side (Boston Common side), from Charles Street to Walnut Street
• Boylston Street - Both sides, from Hereford Street to Tremont Street
• Tremont Street - Both sides, from Boylston Street to Cambridge Street
• Cambridge Street - Both sides, from Tremont Street to New Chardon Street

"Girls on the Run" Celebratory Fall 5K - Sunday, November 15, 2026

The Girls on the Run 5K race will take place on Sunday, November 15. Participants will begin on Charles Street, head south and turn onto Boylston Street, right onto Arlington Street, left onto Commonwealth Avenue (outbound), under Massachusetts Avenue, left onto Charlesgate West, left onto Commonwealth Avenue (inbound), under Massachusetts Avenue, right onto Arlington Street, left onto Boylston Street, left onto Charles Street, ending at the Center Gate.

Parking will be restricted on the following streets on Saturday:

• Beacon Street - Both sides, from Charles Street to Spruce Street
• Beacon Street - North side (opposite the Public Garden), from Charles Street to Arlington Street
• Boylston Street - North side (Public Garden side), from Arlington Street to Charles Street
• Charles Street - Both sides, from Boylston Street to Beacon Street

Camp Harbor View 5K - Saturday, November 21, 2026

The annual Camp Harbor View 5K will take place on Saturday, November 21. Participants will begin at Charles Street between the Public Garden and Boston Common, take a left onto Beacon Street, left onto Arlington Street, right onto Commonwealth Avenue outbound, turning around at Charlesgate West and returning by Commonwealth Avenue inbound.

Parking will be restricted on the following streets on Saturday:

• Arlington Street - Both sides, from Beacon Street to Commonwealth Avenue inbound
• Beacon Street - South side (Public Garden side), from Charles Street to Arlington Street
• Charles Street - Both sides, from Boylston Street to Beacon Street

HYDE PARK

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Hyde Park Road Race - Sunday, November 8, 2026

The Thomas M. Menino YMCA's Hyde Park Road Race will be taking place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting and ending at 11 Fairmount Avenue along the following route: 11 Fairmount Ave (start) to Truman Hwy; Truman Hwy to Aberdeen Rd; turn from far-left lane of Truman Pkwy onto the Neponset River Reservation walking path; Aberdeen Rd to Truman Hwy; Truman Hwy to 11 Fairmount Avenue. The race is scheduled to start at 9 a.m.

Parking will be restricted on the following street on Sunday:

• Fairmount Avenue - Both sides, from River Street to Truman Parkway

More information is available on the race website.

ROSLINDALE

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.

SEAPORT

Ribbon Cutting for Seaport District EMS Station - Monday, November 9, 2026

On Monday, November 9, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Boston EMS Station on Black Falcon Avenue in the Seaport District.

Parking will be restricted on the following street on Monday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.:

• Drydock Avenue - North side (side with metered parking), and 23 metered parking spaces opposite #25 Drydock Avenue from #32 Drydock Avenue to #34 Drydock Avenue

MBTA UPDATES

Green Line Diversion - Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, November 15, 2026

There will be no trains between North Station & Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E) from November 7-15 while ongoing signal repair work takes place. The MBTA recommends passengers use buses between Babcock, Kenmore, Heath St (Rt 39) & Copley/Back Bay, and use Orange Line service between North Station & Back Bay.

For more information, please visit mbta.com/alerts/subway

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