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WORCESTER – Due to expected snowfall, a Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will go into effect at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.
All municipal parking garages will be free of charge to any vehicle that enters after 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, until the Declared Winter Parking Ban is lifted. In the case of parking for a special event, event rates apply.
Residents are asked to use one of the municipal garages listed below:
Federal Plaza Garage – 570 Main St. (Event rates apply evening of Feb. 18)
Pearl & Elm Garage – 20 Pearl St.
Worcester Common Garage – 3 Eaton Place
Union Station Garage – 225 Franklin St.
Major Taylor Garage – 30 Major Taylor Blvd.
Sand pick-up and recycling drop-off will be available at 1065 Millbury St. Additionally, sand pick-up will be available at 22 Albany St. and 299 Clark St. prior to and following plowing operations.
During the Declared Winter Parking Ban, parking is prohibited on either side of main arteries, emergency and bus routes, and streets in the downtown area critical to the flow of traffic. On all other streets, parking is only permitted on the odd numbered side of the street, unless otherwise posted. Residents can search their streets online at worcesterma.gov/streets/winter-weather/winter-parking.
Towing and ticketing may be enforced to keep streets clear. For questions, residents should contact Worcester 311 by dialing 3-1-1, emailing 311@worcesterma.gov, or visiting worcesterma.gov/311. Representatives will be available starting at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. Residents can submit requests through the 311 app and email 24/7. Residents looking to locate a vehicle that has been towed are advised to contact Worcester 311.
During the storm, residents should limit their travel and exercise extreme caution when traveling. Motorists should leave additional time for transit and stay clear of plows and other vehicles treating the roads. Residents are reminded that they have up to 10 hours from the end of a winter storm to clear the sidewalks abutting their property of any snow and ice. Residents who are able are also asked to clear snow around fire hydrants and catch basins in their neighborhoods. Snow should not be put in the street.
For more details about Worcester’s Winter Parking Bans and affected streets, please visit worcesterma.gov/streets/winter-weather/winter-parking. Social media will also be updated with information as it becomes available. Reminder, ALERTWorcester remains down.
For additional details about City snow removal policies and enforcement, as well as resources for requesting assistance, filing a complaint, and winter sand locations, please visit worcesterma.gov/streets/winter-weather/snow-removal. For winter weather safety and preparation tips, visit ready.gov/winter-weather.
Se declaró que la prohibición de estacionamiento de invierno comenzará miércoles a la 1 p.m.
WORCESTER, Massachusetts – Debido a una tormenta de nieve prevista, se declara la prohibición de estacionamiento de invierno en la ciudad de Worcester, que comenzará a la 1 p.m. miércoles 18 de febrero de 2026.
Todos los garajes municipales serán gratuitos para cualquier vehículo que entre después de las 10 a.m. del miércoles 18 de febrero de 2026, hasta que se levante la Prohibición de Estacionamiento Invernal. En caso de estacionamiento para un evento especial, se aplicarán las tarifas del evento.
Federal Plaza Garage – 570 Main St. (Event rates apply evening of Feb. 18)
Pearl & Elm Garage – 20 Pearl St.
Worcester Common Garage – 3 Eaton Place
Union Station Garage – 225 Franklin St.
Major Taylor Garage – 30 Major Taylor Blvd.
Se podrá recoger arena y depositar materiales reciclables en 1065 Millbury St. Además, se podrá recoger arena en 22 Albany St. y 299 Clark St. antes y después de las operaciones de remoción de nieve.
Durante la prohibición declarada de estacionamiento de invierno, se prohíbe estacionar a ambos lados de las vías principales, rutas de emergencia y de autobús, y calles en el centro de la ciudad críticas para el flujo de tráfico. En todas las demás calles, únicamente se permite el estacionamiento en el lado impar de la calle, salvo que se publique lo contrario. Los residentes pueden buscar en sus calles en línea en worcesterma.gov/streets/winter-weather/winter-parking.
Se puede hacer cumplir el remolque y la emisión de multas para mantener las calles despejadas. Si tiene preguntas, los residentes deben comunicarse con Worcester 311 marcando 3-1-1, enviando un correo electrónico a 311@worcesterma.gov o visitando worcesterma.gov/311. Se recomienda a los residentes que busquen un vehículo remolcado que se comuniquen con Worcester 311.
Para obtener más información sobre las prohibiciones de estacionamiento de invierno de Worcester y las calles afectadas, visite worcesterma.gov/streets/winter-weather/winter-parking.
Durante la tormenta, los residentes deben limitar sus desplazamientos y actuar con extrema precaución. Los conductores deben dejar más tiempo para el tránsito y mantenerse alejados de las máquinas quitanieves y otros vehículos que tratan las carreteras. Se recuerda a los residentes que tienen hasta 10 horas desde el final de una tormenta invernal para limpiar la nieve y el hielo de las aceras adyacentes a sus propiedades. No se debe poner nieve en la calle.
Para obtener más información sobre las políticas y la aplicación de las normas de retirada de nieve de la ciudad, además de los recursos para solicitar ayuda, presentar una queja y conocer los lugares donde se encuentra la arena para el invierno, visite worcesterma.gov/streets/winter-weather/snow-removal. Para obtener consejos de seguridad y preparación para el clima invernal, visite ready.gov/winter-weather.
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