BPD to limit traffic, parking, pedestrian access for Super Bowl

As the town tunes in for Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Boston police will impose visitors, parking, and pedestrian restrictions round faculties and in style nightlife areas, officers mentioned. 

Boston Police Commissioner Michael A. Cox detailed the division’s plans in a letter sent Tuesday to college officers and colleagues. 

Starting Sunday night, short-term parking and automobile entry will likely be restricted in and round Boston College and Northeastern College, in line with the letter. Related restrictions will apply to streets in and round Brighton, Kenmore Sq., Faneuil Corridor, and the North Station — areas identified for eating places and bars that usually host game-day gatherings. 

Beginning round 8 p.m., pedestrian entry can even be restricted: Kenmore Sq. will likely be restricted after the third quarter of play within the recreation, and anticipate Boylston and Hemenway streets to be impacted as nicely, Cox mentioned. 

“Please, if you’re out and about, we ask that you just additionally pay explicit consideration to your environment, particularly vehicular visitors,” Cox mentioned. “Don’t stroll with headphones on and don’t put on all darkish clothes so motorists are in a position to see you — notably with the snow.” 

The Boston police are urging residents and guests to remain alert — not simply to crowds but in addition to the climate, the letter states. Meteorologists are forecasting a excessive of 16 levels Fahrenheit and a low of 4 levels Fahrenheit on Sunday.

Cox mentioned Boston police will enhance patrols close to licensed institutions and residential neighborhoods, notably the place exercise or home events sometimes spike on main occasion nights. He reminded school college students that underage consuming and disruptive habits won’t be tolerated. 

“Do you have to behave in a means that warrants the intervention of Boston or campus police, your identify will likely be shared together with your respective Dean of College students for applicable self-discipline,” Cox mentioned. 

Cox concluded the letter by encouraging followers to benefit from the recreation. 

“Boston is lucky to have distinctive athletic groups with loyal and enthusiastic followers,” he mentioned. “It’s our hope that you just benefit from the recreation and rejoice in a secure and accountable method.”