What started as an emergency work-around to cope with the winter’s avalanche of snow could result in permanent traffic changes in South Boston. Mayor Walsh’s office this week extended its “Emergency Transportation Reconfiguration” plan — that was originally set to expire on April 1— through June 1. The city will host two community meetings to “determine if making the reconfiguration permanent is the appropriate decision for the neighborhood.”

Under the plan, even numbered streets became one-way west-bound and odd numbered streets became one-way going east-bound. Main arteries have remained two-way streets. Streets that are currently one-way streets maintained their original direction.

"We've received a tremendous amount of positive feedback from South Boston residents about how the emergency reconfiguration has relieved traffic congestion and increased public safety," said Mayor Walsh in a statement. "I look forward to engaging in a robust discussion with the community on the future of these neighborhood streets."