Waltham’s Moody Street Will Reopen To Traffic Nov. 1

WALTHAM, MA — Moody Street in Waltham will reopen to traffic on Tuesday, Nov. 1 after six months of being closed for the warmer months to allow for more space for pedestrians and outdoor dining.

This was the third year in a row the Waltham Traffic Commission voted to close Moody Street from High Street to Pine Street from May 1 through October 31, a reflection of the city’s ongoing support of restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the height of the pandemic in spring 2020, Waltham was one of the first cities in the state to completely close a roadway to allow restaurants more space for outdoor dining. Because of this, it was held up as an example by communities across the commonwealth.

“It’s clear that this has been an inevitable point of pride for our city,” Ward 9 City Councilor Jonathan Paz said earlier this year. “It's been actually helping revitalize the downtown and making it an attractive place to be.”

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