Important Traffic Information for Wednesday, March 11th in Davis Square

On March 10, 2009, in Uncategorized, by The News Staff

On
Wednesday, March 11th at 9 p.m., due to the special U2 concert at the
Somerville Theater in Davis Square, several parking restrictions and
road closures will be in effect in the Davis Square area. Effective at
9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dover and Meacham Streets will be closed to
vehicle traffic. After 4 p.m., there may be additional road closures in
the Davis Square area, although pedestrian access will be maintained at
all times. Some parking restrictions will be in place on Holland Street
near the Somerville Theater, and additional restrictions may be imposed
as needed.

Extra service has been scheduled on the MBTA's Red
Line for the evening hours. The City will post any bus rerouting and
bus stop relocation information on its website as soon as it is
available. Businesses will remain open at their discretion and police
details will assist in maintaining access for customers. The City does
not recommend car travel through Davis Square center between 5 p.m. and
midnight, but all metered city parking lots will remain open for use
throughout the day and evening hours.

Residents should note that
no tickets for this event are available for sale, and no one who does
not already have a ticket will be admitted. This event will, however,
be broadcast live by WBCN FM.

For more information, please call 311 during normal business hours or visit the City's website at www.somervillem