December 12, 2025 Traffic Advisory

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.

BACK BAY

First Night Boston 2026 – Wednesday, December 31, 2025

The annual First Night Boston celebration will be taking place on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday December 31, 2025. This event will require several parking restrictions relating to logistical and public safety needs.

Parking restrictions will be in place throughout Wednesday on the following street(s):

• Cambridge Street - South side (even side), from Bowdoin Street to Somerset Street
• Arlington Street - Both sides, from Beacon Street to Boylston Street
• Atlantic Avenue - East side, from East India Row to Commercial Street, West side, from Commercial Wharf to Cross Street
• Beacon Street - Both sides, from Charles Street to Arlington Street
• Blagden Street - Both sides, from Dartmouth Street to Exeter Street,
• Boylston Street - North side (Public Garden side), from Arlington Street to Charles Street, and both sides, from Charles Street to Tremont Street
• Cambridge Street - Both sides, from Court Street to Sudbury Street
• Charles Street - West side (Public Garden side) from Boylston Street to Beacon Street
• Charles Street South - West side (odd side, opposite the Transportation Building) from Park Plaza to Boylston Street
• Court Street - East side (City Hall side) from Court Square inbound to Cambridge Street
• Tremont Street - Both sides from Court Street to Boylston Street

BRIGHTON 

Hanukkah Vehicle Procession – Thursday, December 18, 2025

On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the annual Hanukkah Vehicle Procession will be taking place in Brighton. The procession starts near Dighton Street and Chestnut Hill Avenue and to minimize impacts on vehicular traffic, the area usually gets posted with a temporary parking restriction. In the interest of public safety, the Boston Police Department typically provides an escort.

Parking restrictions will be in place throughout Thursday on the following street(s):

• Dighton Street - Both sides, from Chestnut Hill Avenue to the Winthrop School.
• Chestnut Hill Avenue - West side (odd side), from #5 Chestnut Hill Avenue (Bank of America) to Academy Hill Road.

NORTH END

North End Christmas Parade - Sunday, December 14, 2025

Forming on Commercial Street at Puopolo Park at 1:00 p.m., this parade proceeds Over the following – named streets: Christopher Columbus Park and will go down Atlantic Ave to North Street and continue to a left on to Lewis Street it will then turn right on to Commercial St. then right on to Richmond St., up Richmond and the parade will stop in front of the Nursing Home and it will continue to cross over Hanover Street to Parmenter St., it will go right on to Salem and take a right on to Charter St., then a right on to Hanover St. and continue on Hanover St. to Cross St. where it will take a right, it will then take a right on to Endicott St. and take a right at Keaney Square and another right on to Prince St at the end of Prince St it will take a left on to Hanover St and then another left at the end of Hanover St. onto Commercial St.

Streets listed here will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the event. 

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.        

WEST ROXBURY

Walter’s Run 5K - Sunday, December 14, 2025

Beginning at 11 a.m., this race proceeds over the following named streets: Bellevue Street, proceed to Centre Street, left onto Centre Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street, right onto Grayfield Street, left onto Corey Street, left onto Dwinell Street, left onto Addington Road, left onto Lagrange Street, to Linnet Street, right onto Emmonsdale Road, left onto Tennyson Street, left onto Bellevue Street, finishing at #15 Bellevue Street (YMCA).

Streets listed here will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the event.