Traffic & Transit
Worcester Parking Ban Goes Into Effect Amid Long Snowstorm
The ban means no parking on arteries and the even side of side streets.
WORCESTER, MA — Worcester will institute a snow-related parking ban beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, according to the public works department.
The ban prohibits parking along major arteries and bus snow routes, and on the even sides of most city streets.
Declared Winter Parking Ban in effect Friday, Feb 19 at 5PM. Public Parking Garages free to use upon the announcement of a Declared Ban. Vehicles must be removed by 10AM following the lifting of the ban. Ticketing/towing will be enforced. More info at https://t.co/gfwZIuX509
— City of Worcester (@TweetWorcester) February 19, 2021
The ban comes amid a slow-moving storm that began on Thursday afternoon. Light snow will continue across the Worcester area until at least 9 p.m. on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The city could see up to 3 inches of new snow by the end of the day.
