Residents and visitors to Boston should anticipate parking restrictions and street closures due to upcoming events in the city. Attendees are encouraged to utilize walking, biking, or public transportation options. Information regarding Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, can be found on their website at bluebikes.com, and details about the MBTA are available online. The MBTA advises passengers to purchase round-trip tickets for quicker return journeys.
Super Bowl LX and Public Safety Measures
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Boston will host Super Bowl LX. In preparation for the event, and at the request of the Boston Police Department, temporary “No Stopping” restrictions will be implemented throughout the city to ensure public safety.
Area-Specific Restrictions
The following streets will be affected by these restrictions:
Brighton Area
- Brighton Avenue – Both sides, from Linden Street to Allston Street
- Harvard Avenue – Both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Cambridge Street
Kenmore Square Area
- Bay State Road – Both sides, from Beacon Street to Granby Street
- Beacon Street – Both sides, from Massachusetts Avenue to Park Drive
- Boylston Street – Both sides, from Massachusetts Avenue to Brookline Avenue
- Brookline Avenue – Both sides, from Beacon Street (Kenmore Square) to Pilgrim Road
- Burlington Street – Both sides, from Brookline Avenue to the Dead End
- Commonwealth Avenue – Both sides, both roadways, from Massachusetts Avenue to the Boston University Bridge
- Deerfield Street – Both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Bay State Road
- Fullerton Street – Both sides, from Brookline Avenue to the Dead End
- Granby Street – Both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Bay State Road
- Ipswich Street – Both sides, from Boylston Street at Hemenway Street to Boylston Street (Sunoco Gas Station)
- Jersey Street – Both sides, from Park Drive to Brookline Avenue
- Kenmore Square – Restricted in its entirety. Both sides, both roadways, from Kenmore/Raleigh Streets to Deerfield Street / Beacon Streets
- Kilmarnock Street – Both sides, from Van Ness Street to Park Drive
- Lansdowne Street – Both sides, from Brookline Avenue to Ipswich Street
- Newbury Street Extension – Both sides, from Brookline Avenue to Charles Gate West
- Overland Street – Both sides, from Brookline Avenue to the Dead End
- Park Drive – Left side, Left roadway (Roberto Clemente Park side) from Agassi Road to opposite Kilmarnock Street
- Raleigh Street – Both sides, from Bay State Road to Commonwealth Avenue
- Silber Way – Both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Bay State Road
- Van Ness Street – Both sides, from Ipswich Street to Kilmarnock Street
Northeastern Area
- Hemenway Street – Both sides, from Forsyth Street to Boylston Street
- Westland Avenue – Both sides, from Hemenway Street to Massachusetts Avenue
Faneuil Hall Area
- Congress Street – Both sides, from Modern Chardon Street to State Street
- Hanover Street – Both sides, from Congress Street to Surface Road
- New Chardon Street – Both sides, from Cambridge Street to Merrimac Street/Congress Street
- North Street – Both sides, from Surface Road to Congress Street
- Union Street – Both sides, from North Street to Hanover Street
North Station Area
- Canal Street – Both sides, from New Chardon Street to Causeway Street
- Causeway Street – Both sides, from Merrimac Street to North Washington Street
Roslindale – Canterbury Street Bridge Closure
The Canterbury Street Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning Friday, September 12, at 9:00 p.m. Due to findings from a recent bridge inspection. Pedestrian access will be maintained, and drivers should follow detour signage utilizing Hyde Park Avenue, Cummins Highway, Rowe Street, Brown Avenue, and Seymour Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
What event is causing these restrictions?
Super Bowl LX, which will be played on Sunday, February 8, 2026, is the event prompting these public safety measures.
Are there alternative transportation options available?
People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or capture public transit. Information on Bluebikes and the MBTA is available online.
What is the status of the Canterbury Street Bridge?
The Canterbury Street Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning Friday, September 12, until further notice, but pedestrian access will be maintained.
How will these restrictions impact your travel plans in Boston?
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