Traffic Advisory for November 13, 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.

BACK BAY

“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 at 9am. 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

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. 

MBTA UPDATES

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

There will be no trains between North Station & Babcock St (B), Cleveland Circle (C), Kenmore (D), & Heath St (E) from November 7-15 while ongoing signal repair work takes place. The MBTA recommends passengers use buses between Babcock, Cleveland Circle, 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