WHAT: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is urging motorists to avoid Morrissey Boulevard between Freeport Street and Mt. Vernon Street (UMass/Boston) around the high tides this weekend through Monday, December 26. DCR will be setting up detours as the high tides often create flooding along the roadway.

WHEN: Saturday, 12/23 through Monday, 12/26

Saturday, 12/24: High tide at 10:11am – 11’7” predicted height. Crew will be standing by from 9:00a.m. until noon.
Sunday, 12/25. High tide at 11:03am – 11’7” predicted height. Crew will be standing by from 9:30am.
Monday, 12/26: High tide at 11:54am – 11’5” predicted height. Crew will be standing by from 10:30am.

Tides continue to decline from Tuesday thru the rest of the week.

WHERE: Morrissey Boulevard Between Freeport Street and Mt. Vernon Street (UMass/Boston) Dorchester
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The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), an agency of the Executive Office of

Energy and Environmental Affairs, oversees 450,000 acres of parks and forests, beaches, bike trails, watersheds,

dams, and parkways. Led by Commissioner Edward M. Lambert Jr., the agency’s mission is to protect, promote,

and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural, and recreational resources. To learn more about DCR, our

facilities, and our programs, please visit www.mass.gov/dcr. Contact us at mass.parks@state.ma.us.

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