There are few things worse than getting stuck in traffic unexpectedly, as I’m sure you can agree Bostonians. Don’t let that happen to you tomorrow, Sunday May 3. There’s an event sweeping through the streets of Boston and its poised to cause a few delays.

The annual Walk for Hunger will see some 40,000 participants march through the streets of Boston, causing a handful of streets to be closed down for parts of the day.

Starting at 6:00 a.m. and coming to an end around 8:00 p.m., the event will commence on “on the Boston Common at Charles Street and proceed along the following route through Boston,” notes the City of Boston. “Beacon Street, left onto Arlington Street, right onto Commonwealth Avenue, under Massachusetts Avenue, through Kenmore Square, continuing on Beacon Street into the Town of Brookline, re-enter the City of Boston on Beacon Street at Ary Road in Brighton, continuing on Beacon Street into the City of Newton.”

Because of the walk, city officials are advising people looking to trek into the city to use the MBTA.

The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday, May 4, 2014.

  • Charles Street, from Boylston Street to Beacon Street, 6 AM to 11 AM
  • Commonwealth Avenue, from Arlington Street to Kenmore Square, 6 AM to Noon.

“Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Saturday and Sunday” temporary parking restrictions will be in place as follows.

  • Charles Street, both sides, from Boylston Street to Beacon Street
  • Beacon Street, Boston Common side, from Charles Street to opposite Walnut Street

In addition, “Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Sunday” parking restrictions will be in place as follows.

  • Tremont Street, Boston Common side, from Park Street to Boylston Street
  • Beacon Street, both sides, from Charles Street to Arlington Street
  • Beacon Street, outbound, from Commonwealth Avenue (Kenmore Square) to Park Drive (Audubon Circle)
  • Arlington Street, Public Garden side, from Beacon Street to Commonwealth Avenue.
  • Beacon Street, Brighton, reservoir side, from Chestnut Hill Avenue westerly until meeting the existing Tow Zone No Stopping Anytime zone.
  • Cassidy Playground Parking Area, both sides, between Beacon Street and Chestnut Hill Avenue, including all parking meters.

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