BOSTON – Aerosmith is returning to its hometown of Boston for a surprise free street concert expected to cause some headaches for commuters.

The rock band featuring lead singer Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry is scheduled to play at noon Monday outside an Allston apartment building at 1325 Commonwealth Ave., where it got its start. Band members will also dedicate a plaque in their honor.

City officials will close a section of Commonwealth Avenue from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. Green Line rail service of the MBTA will be interrupted from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Washington Street and Packards Corner.

Aerosmith will be promoting its 15th studio album and encouraging people to vote.