BOSTON — Boston’s college move-in season is underway — and the state is reminding students and families about a costly mistake known as “Storrowing.”
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, or DCR, is warning drivers about taking oversized moving trucks onto Storrow Drive and other roads with low-clearance bridges.
DCR is even using a ’90s Saved by the Bell meme to drive home the message.
“Storrowing” happens when an overheight truck attempts to pass under a low bridge or overpass on Storrow Drive, Memorial Drive or Soldiers Field Road — often resulting in the truck’s roof being sheared off.
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The damage can be costly, and the state may also have to inspect the bridge or overpass to make sure it remains structurally sound.
The warning comes as move-in season ramps up around Boston-area colleges, with another busy weekend expected ahead of the September 1st lease turnover.
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