This Thursday, December 1, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to noon, the block of Somerville Avenue from Dane to School Street will be closed to accommodate security measures for the British Royal visit to Greentown Labs. Both directions of travel, the sidewalks, and parking will be closed to the public during this time.

Detours will be in place for both directions of travel. Eastbound traffic will be routed down Dane Street and onto Washington Street. Westbound traffic will be routed up Quincy Street to Summer Street and down Laurel Street.

MBTA bus route 87 will be temporarily rerouted. Visit mbta.com/bus for details.  

Please seek alternate routes, or plan extra trip time if traveling in the area during this time.