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BOSTON (WBZNewsRadio) - The Royal visit of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, is underway and AAA Northeast is advising drivers to expect 'royally difficult' congestion in parts of the city during their three day visit.
AAA strongly suggests taking public transit or other modes of transportation.
On Wednesday, the Royal couple visited Boston City Hall, where thousands came out to welcome the Prince and Princess. In the evening, the pair attended the Boston Celtics game against the Miami Heat at TD Garden.
On Thursday they'll visit Greentown Labs in Somerville at 10:30 a.m., then head to Chelsea to visit the nonprofit Roca, around midday.
"It's a pain in the butt for the area." James of Somerville told WBZ's James Rojas. He said the traffic and parking is his biggest concern.
There had been some concern among residents that the Market Basket located at 400 Somerville Ave near Greentown Labs would be closed during their visit. Market Basket told WBZ News Radio they're open and ready to welcome customers.
On Friday, the couple will visit at Harvard's Center on the Developing Child in Cambridge at 11:15 a.m., followed by a tour of the JFK Library. The trip culminates at the Earthshot Prize Awards at the MGM Music Hall.
President Biden is also scheduled to touch down in Boston on Friday for a political event. The President may attend the Music Hall awards ceremony, which AAA warns may add to the potential for significant traffic disruptions and road closures.
"AAA Northeast is recommending motorists plan ahead and consider using the T to get in and out of the city. Drivers are likely to see reduced parking and temporary road closures as the high-profile visitors carry out their itineraries." AAA wrote in a release. "Although city officials have not announced specific street closures, some roadways could be temporarily blocked off and the area around City Hall will have limited access and reduced parking. There will also be a significant security presence with State Department officials joining local and state law enforcement."
They add there will most likely be extra pedestrians and cyclists on the roads and extra attention should be paid by anyone behind the wheel, especially at intersections and areas where pedestrians will be crossing streets.
WBZ's James Rojas (@JamesRojasNews) reports
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