Boston, MA, November 6, 2026 — Boston officials have announced traffic advisories for the upcoming weekend of Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, in anticipation of several major events scheduled across the city. Motorists and residents are advised to expect potential delays and altered traffic patterns throughout these days.

On Saturday, November 7, the city will host the Veterans Day “Salute to Service” Parade. This event is expected to impact traffic in and around key areas including Copley Square and City Hall Plaza. Specific road closures and detours related to the parade will be in effect, and the exact timing of these restrictions was not detailed in the advisory, though it is associated with the parade’s progression.

Sunday, November 8, will feature two significant running events: the Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon and the Hyde Park Road Race. Both races will necessitate traffic advisories and may cause considerable disruption to travel. The Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon is scheduled to affect numerous streets and park areas within the city. Similarly, the Hyde Park Road Race will influence traffic flow through its designated course, impacting various streets and park areas in its vicinity. The full extent of street closures and the specific routes for both races were not elaborated upon in the advisories, but commuters should anticipate significant impacts.

The advisories serve as a reminder for individuals planning to travel in or through Boston during the weekend to seek alternative routes, allow for extra travel time, or consider using public transportation where possible to mitigate the effects of these planned events. Further specific details regarding exact road closures, detours, and timing for each event may be released closer to the date by the relevant city departments.

Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.

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