Support our Downtown small businesses - Moody Street will be open for outdoor dining & retail from May 1st through October 31st!

The Waltham Traffic Commission has voted to re-approve the "Moody Street Marketplace" and restrict vehicular traffic on Moody Street starting the week of May 1st and continuing until October 31st, 2022. Starting on May 1st 2022, a portion of Moody Street will be open to pedestrian traffic only (closed 24/7 to vehicular & bike traffic), and businesses will be open and available for outdoor dining/retail. Please see below for a detailed map in both English & Spanish. Waltham Public Works will begin the set-up and closure of Moody St on Friday, April 29th.


FAQS:

  • What is the plan for outside dining and retail on upper Moody Street between High Street and Derby Street? 
    Outside dining is available using the parking spaces in front of the restaurant. To apply for a permit please email Darlene Wansiewicz at dwansiewicz@city.waltham.ma.us
     
  • How will this affect traffic & parking from High Street to Crescent/Pine Street?
    Vehicular traffic and bike traffic will not be permitted on Moody Street and will only be open to pedestrian traffic only starting May 1st through October 31st 2022. THERE IS ONE EXCEPTION: The block between Chestnut Street and Walnut Street is open to vehicular traffic and parking. See a map of all our available lots here & see maps below for detour plans (Click on the maps for a full print version in both English & Spanish):

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  • Will there be emergency vehicle and delivery access?

    A fire lane has been created along Moody Street for emergency access. This fire lane is 18 feet wide, and will be delineated by orange spray paint. No tables or any other obstructions are permitted within this fire lane at any time. However, pedestrians are free to walk within the fire lane up and down Moody Street. Delivery trucks will be allowed to access the closed zone in the mornings (until 10am) by arriving at Moody Street/Crescent Street/Pine Street. An officer will allow delivery trucks to enter at that point in the mornings. No other vehicles will be permitted. After 10am, delivery trucks must make their deliveries via streets to the rear of the buildings along Moody Street.

  • Will outdoor spaces be smoking & pet friendly? 
    Per the Waltham Health Department: Smoking is not allowed in outdoor dining areas. Service animals are the ONLY animals allowed in outdoor dining areas, all other pets not allowed.

  • How will this affect trash & recycling pick-up?
    There is no impact for trash & recycling pick up for residents or businesses.
     
  • Will Waltham's Tick-Tock Trolley still run?
    Not at this time.
     
  • Will alcohol be served?
    Yes, beer, wine and liquor can be served in the outdoor dining areas to any restaurant that already has an existing liquor license. Any questions? Contact the License Commission
     
  • How will this affect bus routes?
    As of May 1st, 2022, all MBTA buses that use the section of Moody St (between Pine St and High St) will be re-routed to Crescent St and Maple St. This change will become year-round, not just during the Moody St closure. See here for more