08/08/2026
Traffic Detour Plan for Swampscott’s Summer Block Party
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
During the Swampscott “Summer Block Party,” all road closures and detour routes will begin at 1:30 PM.
Road Closures:
• Humphrey St:
• Marblehead Bound: No motor vehicle traffic will be allowed past Redington St.
• Lynn Bound: Vehicles will not be able to drive past Greenwood Ave.
Access for Residents:
Residents on Humphrey St between Fuller Ter. and Greenwood Ave may enter their residences after speaking with the posted detail officer. Clear signage will be posted at both locations.
Detour Routes:
1. Lynn Bound Traffic:
• Route: Greenwood Ave → Forest Ave → Redington St → Humphrey St
2. Marblehead Bound Traffic:
• Route: Redington St → Forest Ave → Pleasant St → Humphrey St
Local Traffic Management:
• Local traffic will be able to navigate using adjacent side streets.
• Traffic will be guided along the detour routes with the help of officers and marked signs.
Additional Road Closures:
• Greenwood Ave/Bayview Ave:
• Vehicles will not be allowed to travel down Greenwood Ave to Humphrey St and will be redirected to use Cedar Hill Terrace.
• Blaney St:
• Blocked at Rose St (sawhorses). Traffic must operate up Rose St.
• Residents from the intersection of Blaney/Rose to Blaney/Humphrey St will be permitted to travel the short distance down Blaney the wrong way until reaching Rose St.
Resumption of Normal Traffic:
Streets will remain closed until the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the detail determines that the crowd has dispersed enough to allow for the safe resumption of normal traffic.
Make sure to plan your travel accordingly and follow posted signs for a smooth experience during the event!
