The City of Chelsea has announced Hillside Avenue will become a one-way street from Crest Avenue to Eleanor Street, effective May 14, 2026. The change follows a 2024 decision by the Chelsea Traffic & Parking Commission to approve the new roadway direction.

The City of Chelsea has announced Hillside Avenue will become a one-way street from Crest Avenue to Eleanor Street, effective May 14, 2026. The change follows a 2024 decision by the Chelsea Traffic & Parking Commission to approve the new roadway direction. Chelsea’s Traffic & Parking Commission approved this new roadway direction, requested by developer Pennrose, to create enough space to install a sidewalk—improving walkability near the future Chelsea Veterans Home project. Additionally, in affiliation with MBTA's Bus Network Redesign initiative, the new roadway change will better support the travel of the MBTA Route 112 through Hillside Avenue, as the MBTA also seeks to make adjustments to bus stop locations and routing throughout the neighborhood in conjunction with the Veterans Home project. The Department of Public Works has notified residents of Hillside Avenue and neighboring streets, and is currently preparing for the change by flipping all traffic and parking signage along Hillside Avenue to make the roadway direction change as apparent as possible. Questions about the traffic change can be directed to the City’s Assistant Engineer Jorman Mota by calling 857-206-4750 or emailing [email protected].