On Sunday, March 13, the following daytime and evening road closures will be in effect in and around the Davis Sq. area to accommodate two events. From 9 a.m. to approximately 1 p.m. Day St., Herbert St., and Chester St. will be closed to traffic for the
Race of Ireland road race, which supports Somerville youth.
Beginning at approximately 11 a.m., additional roadways along the route will also be closed temporarily as runners pass beginning on Highland Ave. and continuing onto Cedar St., Broadway through Ball Sq., Powderhouse Blvd., North St., Broadway in Teele Sq., and ending on Holland St. in Davis Sq. Please note, to help alleviate traffic concerns in the Ball Sq. neighborhood, the
race course for this annual event has been REVERSED. Traffic on secondary streets in the race areas may also be delayed for a brief time. Buses traveling to Davis Sq. will be rerouted. Please see mbta.com for more details.
Additionally, due to a
separate event, Holland St. from College Ave. to Winter St. will be closed from 4 to 7 p.m. and there will be no parking allowed in that area. Please plan for possible traffic delays in the Davis Square area Sunday evening.