Street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Boston in the week leading up to the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17, 2023.
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The Boston Marathon and the Patriots Day Parade will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023. The B.A.A 5K and Invitational Mile will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Fenway-Kenmore, North End and Government Center.
People coming into the City for the events are urged not to drive their personal vehicles. Information on Bluebike rentals may be found on the Bluebikes websiteand public transit information can be found on the MBTA website. For a faster return trip, the MBTAadvises riders to purchase a round-trip rather than a one-way ticket. Walking is also a great way to move around Boston.
Changes to the restrictions on this page may be made by the City of Boston’s Police and Transportation Departments. It is important to read all posted signs and variable message boards carefully.
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Boston Marathon Map
View a map of street closures and parking restrictions on Marathon Monday.
Roadway Closures and Parking Restrictions
Closures and Restrictions
No Stopping April 5 to April 20
Blagden Street,(south side, opposite side of Library)Huntington Avenue to Exeter Street for HP parking
Boylston Street,(both sides) Exeter StreettoDartmouth Street
Boylston Street,Dartmouth Street (from Dartmouth Street to Clarendon Street)
Exeter Street,Boylston Street to Blagden Street
No Stopping April 10- 20
Blagden Street,Dartmouth Street to BPL Driveway
No Stopping April 12 - 18
Exeter Street,Alley 441 to Boylston Street
No Stopping April 13 - 17
Trinity Place,St. James Avenue to Stuart Street
No Stopping Friday, Saturday, andMonday - April 14, 15, and17
Beacon Street,Charles Street to Joy Street
Boylston Street,Dalton Street to Arlington Street, unless otherwise posted
Clarendon Street,Newbury Street to Saint James Avenue
Dartmouth Street,Boylston Street to Commonwealth Avenue
Exeter Street,Newbury Street to Huntington Avenue,No Stopping Thursday to Monday, and east side from Boylston Street to Blagden Street.
No Stopping Saturday to Monday - April 15 - 17
Beacon Street, Bay State Road to Brookline Town Line (both sides)
BerkeleyStreet,Stuart Street to Newbury Street
Boylston Street,Arlington Street to Charles Street
CambridgeStreet,Court Street to Sudbury Street
Charles Street,Boylston Street to Beacon Street
Saint James Avenue,Arlington Street to Clarendon Street
Stuart Street,Huntington Avenue to Arlington Street
No Stopping Sunday andMonday April 16 and 17
Clarendon Street,Newbury Street to Public Alley 436
Newbury Street,for Media Vehicles from #29 Newbury Street crossing over Berkeley Street to #69 Newbury Street
No Stopping Saturday 12:01 a.m.through 3 p.m.on April 17
Newbury Street,Dartmouth Street to Exeter Street
No Stopping Monday, April 17
Arlington Street,Beacon Street to Stuart Street
Arlington Street,Columbus Avenue to Isabella Street
Beacon Street, Brighton from Chestnut Hill Avenue to Brookline Town Line
Beacon Street, Back Bay from Charles Street to Arlington Street
Berkeley Street,Columbus Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue, unless otherwise posted
Belvidere Street,Huntington Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue
Blagden Street,Huntington Avenue to Exeter Street, unless otherwise posted
Boylston Street,from Massachusetts Avenue to Dalton Street
Charles Street,from Boylston Street to Beacon Street
Charles Street South,from Park Plaza to Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill Avenue,from Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Street
Clarendon Street,from Commonwealth Avenue to Columbus Avenue, unless otherwise posted
Cleveland Circle,(Parking area adjacent to Cassidy Playground & parking area adjacent to Sutherland Road) from Beacon Street to Chestnut Hill Avenue, 24 hours
Columbus Avenue,from Arlington Street to Dartmouth Street
Commonwealth Avenue,fromCharlesgate Westto Deerfield Street (outbound)
Commonwealth Avenue,from Beacon Street (Kenmore Square) to 80 feet east of Hereford Street.
Commonwealth Avenue,from Lake Street to Chestnut Hill Avenue (inbound)
Congress Street,from State Street to Hanover Street
Dalton Street,from Boylston Street to Clearway Street
Dartmouth Street,from Newbury Street to Commonwealth Avenue and Saint James Avenue to Columbus Avenue
Deerfield Street,from Commonwealth Avenue to Bay State Road
East Dedham,Street from Harrison Avenue to Albany Street
Exeter Street,from Commonwealth Avenue to Newbury Street
Fairfield Street,from Boylston Street to Commonwealth Avenue
Gloucester Street,from Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street
Hereford Street,from Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street
Hanover Street,(both sides)from Congress Street to Commercial Street
Huntington Avenue,from Blagden Street to Massachusetts Avenue
Kenmore Street,from Newbury Street to Beacon Street
Nassau Street,(both sides)from Washington Street to Harrison Avenue
New Chardon Street,from Merrimac Street to Cambridge Street
Newbury Street,from Arlington Street to Brookline Avenue
Plympton Street,from Harrison Avenue to Albany Street
Providence Street,from Arlington Street to Berkeley Street
Raleigh Street,from Bay State Road to Beacon Street
State Street,(both sides) from Congress Street to Washington Street
Stanhope Street,from Berkeley Street to Clarendon Street
Scotia Street,from Dalton Street to St. Cecilia Street
St. Cecilia Street,from Belvidere Street to Boylston Street
Tremont Street,(both sides)from Cambridge Street/Beacon Street to Stuart Street
Washington Street,Both sides, from Oak Street to Nassau Street. East side (even side), from Nassau Street to Kneeland Street
Washington Street,(both sides) from Winter Street to State Street
Winter Street,(both sides) from Tremont Street to Washington Street
B.A.A 5K - Roadway Closures
- Charles Street,from Boylston Street to Beacon Street
- Arlington Street,from Marlborough Street to Boylston Street
- Commonwealth AvenueOutbound,from Arlington Street to Charlesgate West
- Charlesgate West,from Commonwealth Avenue Outbound to Commonwealth Avenue Inbound
- Commonwealth Avenue Inbound,from Charlesgate West to Hereford Street
- Hereford Street,from Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street
- Boylston Street,from Dalton Street to Charles Street
B.A.A Invitational Mile - Roadway Closures
- Boylston Street,from Exeter Street to Dartmouth Street
- Dartmouth Street,from Boylston Street to Newbury Street
- Newbury Street,from Dartmouth Street to Exeter Street
- Exeter Street,from Newbury to Boylston Street
Getting into the City
Getting into the City
Parking and traffic updates
We may make changes to our traffic and parking plans in the days leading up to these events. You’ll find updated information on posted signs, variable message boards, and on Boston.gov.
Keep in mind
Don't forget about walking! It's a great way to move around the City. We more information on traveling around Boston in our guide:
GETTING AROUND BOSTON
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