Climate activists vow to snarl the morning commute around Boston

Be prepared to pull your hair out during the morning commute.

Climate activists plan to “disrupt travel along several routes in the Boston area Wednesday morning” at about 7 a.m., MassDOT is warning

BOSTON – WBZ-TV has learned about a protest that could impact your Wednesday morning commute.

An environmental group claims it plans to block five major traffic routes around the greater Boston area to protest fossil fuels.

The group did not say which spots it plans to block, but they will start at Post Office Square in Boston at 7 a.m.

Extinction Rebellion Boston issued its advisory under an embargo, which is a request that the announcement not be publicized until the event occurs.

However, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) issued a public warning about the planned protest.

Advisory for #Boston area travelers: a protest group has notified the media it plans to disrupt travel along several routes in the Boston area Wednesday morning, 9/21, at approximately 7 a.m. Exact locations not yet announced.