Memorial Boulevard reopens to traffic May 26

Mid-afternoon on Sunday, May 17, residents stroll and bike on Memorial Boulevard's lower half, which reopens to commuter traffic Tuesday, May 26 by 8 a.m. (Photo by D. Fortier)

Posted By: David Fortier May 21, 2020

To close temporarily for grad ceremonies June 8 and 9

Effective on Tuesday, May 26th, the City of Bristol will re-open the lower half of Memorial Boulevard to traffic, the city announced in a press release Thursday.

At the same time, the city announced the boulevard will be closed again during the morning commute June 8 and 9 for ceremonies associated with the graduating classes of 2020.

The Board of Education will host a drive-through tribute to graduating seniors from Bristol Eastern High School, Bristol Central High School and the Bristol Preparatory Academy.

This reopening coincides with the State’s Phase 1 re-opening plan and, also, to alleviate traffic congestion from construction on Riverside Ave., according to the release.

The boulevard will remain closed over Memorial Day weekend.

The boulevard will continue to be closed over the Memorial Day weekend. It will reopen to commuter traffic Tuesday morning by 8 a.m.