Traffic advisory for Saturday, November 3, 2018

On Saturday, November 3, the Realtors Relief Fund road race taking place in Boston will impact traffic and parking.

People coming into the City for the event are encouraged not to drive their personal vehicles. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found at http://bluebikes.com and information on the MBTA may be found at www.mbta.com. Walking is also a great way to move around Boston.

An estimated 2,500 runners will participate. The race will begin and end on Charles Street at the Boston Common. Runners will gather on Charles Street, between Boylston Street and Beacon Street, prior to the 8 AM start time. From Charles Street, runners will turn left onto Beacon Street, left onto Arlington Street, right onto Commonwealth Avenue outbound, left onto Charlestgate West, left onto Commonwealth Avenue inbound, left onto Arlington Street, right onto Beacon Street and right onto Charles Street.

Road closures along the race route are expected to be between 7:45 AM and 9:30 AM, with roads being opened up as the tail of the race proceeds toward the finish line.

In addition, “Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Saturday 6 AM to 11 AM” parking restrictions will be in effect as follows.

Beacon Street, Public Garden side, Charles Street to Arlington Street
Charles Street, both sides, Boylston Street to Beacon Street