Snow emergency forces city to make some South Boston streets one way

At 10 p.m., the city will turn several streets in South Boston into one-way streets to make them easier for public-safety crews to get around the neighborhood, Mayor Walsh announced.

The "South Boston Emergency Transportation Reconfiguation" goes into effect at the same time as the latest citywide snow emergency - which bans parking on major thoroughfares.

"This reconfiguration will enhance the public safety response in South Boston," Fire Commissioner Joseph Finn said in a statement. "Minutes count for firefighters and alleviating congestion on the side streets allows for a better response to those who need our help."

Affected roads:

Westbound, away from City Point
E. 2 and E. 4 between Farragut and Dorchester St.
E. 6 between Farragut and G St.
E. 8 between O and Dorchester St.
W. 4 and W. 6 between Dorchester St. and D.

Eastbound, toward City Point
E. 5 between G and Farragut.
E. 7 between G and P.
Marine Rd between I and N.
W. 5 and W. 7 between D and Dorchester St.