September 4, 2026, 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.

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

BACK BAY

Open Newbury Street Series - Sundays, from July 12, 2026, to October 11, 2026

Sunday, July 12, 2026 will be the first Sunday in a series of when the City of Boston will once again transform Newbury Street into a pedestrian-only walkway. The street will become car free to allow shoppers, diners and pedestrians to use the full width of the street. Arlington Street, Berkeley Street, Clarendon Street, Dartmouth Street & Exeter Street will all remain open, while Fairfield Street, Gloucester Street, and Hereford Street will be closed at Newbury Street. A 15-minute drop off and pick up area on Berkeley Street and Clarendon Street will be implemented. Additionally, a handicapped parking zone will also be put in place on Berkeley Street.

The Open Newbury series will run on the upcoming Sundays listed here:

• September 6, 2026 
• September 13, 2026 
• September 20, 2026
• October 11, 2026

The Open Newbury series will NOT run on the Sundays listed here:

• September 27, 2026
• October 4, 2026

More details can be found on the event webpage. 

Parking restrictions and road closures will be in effect throughout the Sundays listed on the following streets:

• Newbury Street - Both sides, from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue
• Fairfield Street - Both sides, from Boylston Street to Newbury Street
• Gloucester Street - Both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Newbury Street
• Hereford Street - Both sides, from Boylston Street to Newbury Street, excluding the area next to the fire station
• Berkeley Street - East side (odd side), from Boylston Street to Commonwealth Avenue, West side (even side), from Public Alley 436 to Commonwealth Avenue
• Clarendon Street - Both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street
• Berkeley Street - West side (even side), from Boylston Street to Public Alley 436

CHINATOWN

Chinatown Main Street Lantern Festival - Saturday, September 12, 2026

The Lantern Festival, sponsored by the Chinatown Main Street Program, will take place on Saturday, September 12. Temporary parking restrictions will be in place on the following streets on Saturday: 

• Beach Street - Both sides, from J. F. Fitzgerald Expressway Surface Road to Tyler Street
• Hudson Street - Both sides, from Kneeland Street to Beach Street

Chinatown Taiwan Night Market - Saturday, September 19, 2026

The Chinatown Taiwan Night Market, sponsored by the Chinatown Business Association, will take place on Saturday, September 19. Temporary parking restrictions will be in place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the following streets: 

• Beach Street - Both sides, from Hudson Street to Harrison Avenue
• Hudson Street - Both sides, from Kneeland Street to Beach Street
• Tyler Street - Both sides, from Kneeland Street to Beach Street

FENWAY

Northeastern University Student Move-In - Tuesday, September 1, to Monday, September 7, 2026

Temporary parking restrictions will be in place on the following streets in Fenway to help the neighborhood deal with the influx of new residents and students moving into those areas.

• Opera Place - Both sides, from Huntington Avenue to Saint Stephen Street
• Hemenway Street - Odd side, from Forsyth Way to Westland Avenue.
• Saint Stephen Street - Both sides, from Opera Place to Gainsborough Street

Additional parking restrictions will be in place on the following streets for Tuesday, September 1, only. 

• Gainsborough Street - Both sides, from Huntington Avenue to Hemenway Street
• Hemenway Street - Even side, from Forsyth Way to Westland Avenue.
• Saint Stephen Street - Both sides, from Gainsborough Street to Massachusetts Avenue
• Symphony Road - Both sides, from Hemenway Street to Saint Stephens Street
• Westland Avenue - Both sides, from Hemenway Street to Massachusetts Avenue

mission hill

Mission Hill Road Race 2026 - Saturday, September 26, 2026 

The annual Mission Hill Road Race will take place on Saturday, September 26. 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

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MBTA Orange Line Diversion - Thursday, September 10 to Monday, September 14, 2026 

Shuttle buses will replace service between Back Bay and Forest Hills from September 10-14 to allow for work on the Ruggles Station Improvement Project. Free and accessible shuttle buses will make stops between Back Bay and Forest Hills. 

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

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.

ROXBURY

Northeastern University Student Move-In - Monday, August 31, to Monday, September 7, 2026

Temporary parking restrictions will be in place on the following streets in Roxbury to help the neighborhood deal with the influx of new residents and students moving into those areas. These restrictions will be in place from Friday, September 4, to Sunday, September 6: 

• Columbus Avenue - North side (odd side), from Burke Street to Melnea Cass Boulevard

Additional parking restrictions will be in place on the following streets from Monday, August 31, to Tuesday, September 1: 

• Coventry Street - Both sides, from Tremont to Columbus Avenue
• Tremont Street - North side (odd side), from Burke Street to Coventry Street

Additional parking restrictions will be in place on the following streets from Saturday, September 5, to Monday, September 7: 

• Columbus Avenue - South side (even side), from Coventry Street to Douglas Park
• Davenport Street - Both sides, from Tremont Street to Columbus Avenue

MBTA Orange Line Diversion - Thursday, September 10 to Monday, September 14, 2026 

Shuttle buses will replace service between Back Bay and Forest Hills from September 10-14 to allow for work on the Ruggles Station Improvement Project. Free and accessible shuttle buses will make stops between Back Bay and Forest Hills. 

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