DCR Traffic Advisory – Due to potential flooding, Morrissey Blvd. could be closed or lane closures this week

Due to the potential high tides and minor coastal flooding forecasted, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is preparing for potential lane and/or road closures to occur along Morrissey Boulevard (inbound and outbound) from Freeport Street to UMass Boston in the City of Boston starting Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and continuing through Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Anticipated high tide times are as follows:
• Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 9:25 a.m. – 11’.4”
• Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 10:13 a.m. – 11’.9”
• Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 11:02 a.m. – 12’.2”
• Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11:52 a.m. – 12’.2”
• Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 12:45 p.m. – 12’.0”
• Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 1:40 p.m. – 11’.5”
Traffic patterns will be clearly marked, and DCR operations staff will be on site. A police detail may be on site as needed if the off ramp from Interstate 93 requires closure.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.

