UPDATE: The City of Worcester’s declared parking ban ends at 2 PM on Thursday, Dec. 5. Residents taking advantage of free parking at city-owned garages must remove their vehicles by 10 AM on Dec. 6.
A declared winter parking ban in Worcester goes into effect at midnight, Thursday, Dec. 5 . Municipal parking garages are free of charge to any vehicle that enters after 8 PM on Wednesday, Dec. 4 until the Declared Winter Parking Ban is lifted. The following garages are included:
- Federal Plaza Garage – 570 Main St.
- Pearl & Elm Garage – 20 Pearl St.
- Worcester Common Garage – 3 Eaton Place
- Union Station Garage – 225 Franklin St.
- Major Taylor Blvd Garage – 30 Major Taylor Blvd.
During the Declared Winter Parking Ban, parking is prohibited on either side of main arteries, emergency and bus routes, and streets in the downtown area critical to the flow of traffic. On all other streets, parking is only permitted on the odd numbered side of the street, unless otherwise posted. Find the specific restrictions on your street at the City of Worcester website.
Towing and ticketing will be enforced to keep streets clear.
For questions, residents should contact Worcester 311 by dialing 3-1-1, emailing [email protected], or visiting worcesterma.gov/311 Staff will be available from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory and predicts two to six inches of snow. The winter weather advisory goes into effect at 8 PM on Wednesday, Dec. 4 through 10 AM on Thursday, Dec. 5.
The NWS also issued a wind advisory from 10 AM to 10 PM on Thursday, Dec. 5. The NWS expects winds from 15 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph during the advisory.
