Red Bull Cliff Snowboard Event to Cause Downtown Boston Street Closures

Downtown Boston is set to host the Red Bull Cliff Snowboard Event near City Hall Plaza on Saturday, Feb. 21. The event will bring street closures and parking restrictions to manage crowds and ensure public safety.

According to a traffic advisory released on the City of Boston's website, specific closures include Congress Street from noon to 6 p.m. and portions of Cambridge Street from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Parking on Cambridge Street will be prohibited on both sides from Court Street to New Sudbury Street on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Officials urge attendees to walk, bike, or use transit. As an alternative to driving, event-goers can take a Bluebike or use the MBTA, which recommends buying a round-trip ticket.

Beyond the Red Bull Cliff Snowboard Event this weekend, MassDOT has ordered an indefinite closure of the Canterbury Street Bridge in Roslindale, according to a Hoodline Boston report. Officials instituted the closure following a safety-inspection recommendation. Detours are in place around the Roslindale bridge. Westbound traffic will be diverted to Hyde Park Avenue, Cummins Highway, Rowe Street, Brown Avenue, and Seymour Street. In contrast, eastbound traffic will travel from Seymour Street to Brown Avenue, then onto Cummins Highway.

MassDOT reminds drivers to expect delays and exercise caution in these areas.