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Courthouse Escalator 415 (Airport/Design Center platform to lobby) unavailable due to ongoing construction at the station. Started Tue May 25 2021
Routes: SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station, SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station, SL2-Design Center - South Station
Courthouse Escalator 417 (Airport/Design Center platform to south lobby) unavailable due to ongoing construction at the station. Started Tue May 25 2021
Routes: SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station, SL2-Design Center - South Station
Bowdoin Escalator 125 (Lobby to street) is unavailable until further notice pending replacement. Started Tue Mar 15 2022
The escalator will remain out of service for the foreseeable future. This decision was made after a thorough inspection determined that corrosion on the escalator’s steel truss was so severe that it could not be repaired further and that a complete replacement of the escalator would be required. Replacing the escalator at this location requires a more extended unit meeting modern escalator safety requirements. This longer unit will require significant alteration to the station entrance to meet code requirements. The MBTA has currently begun design work to understand what station upgrades will be needed.

Due to these complexities, we expect the escalator will remain out of service for a significant time. We recognize the challenges this poses to our riders, and please know we are working to identify a solution as quickly as possible. In the meantime, Government Center Station, which is fully accessible and serves the Blue Line, is under a quarter-mile from Bowdoin Station.
Route: Blue Line
Andrew Escalator 123 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to busway) is unavailable until further notice pending replacement. Started Wed Mar 22 2023
Route: Red Line
Oak Grove Escalator 105 (Commuter Rail platform to unpaid lobby) unavailable Started Thu Jun 13 2024
Route: Haverhill Line
State Escalator 6 (Oak Grove platform to Old State House lobby) unavailable Started Mon Mar 31 2025
Route: Orange Line
Malden Center Escalator 312 (Street level to Commuter Rail platform) unavailable due to maintenance. Started Wed Apr 23 2025
Route: Haverhill Line
Ruggles Escalator 136 (Orange Line platform to upper lobby) unavailable Started Thu Jul 31
Route: Orange Line
Government Center Escalator 446 (Blue Line platform to Green Line platform) unavailable due to maintenance Started Tue Sep 23
Route: Blue Line
Copley Escalator 439 (Kenmore & West, Heath Street lobby to street) unavailable from Thu Nov 27 through Sun Dec 14 due to maintenance Started Thu Nov 27 Until Mon Dec 15
Routes: B-Green Line B, E-Green Line E, C-Green Line C, D-Green Line D
Park Street Escalator 373 (Alewife platform to Tremont Street) unavailable from Mon Nov 17 through Fri Dec 5 due to maintenance Started Mon Nov 17 Until Sat Dec 6
Route: Red Line
Chinatown Elevator 922 (Forest Hills Platform to Boylston St, Washington St) will be unavailable from Tue, Nov 18, through Sun, Jan 11, 2026, while it undergoes major equipment upgrades. Started Tue Nov 18 Until Mon Jan 12
The elevator will be closed for work that will significantly improve its long-term reliability.

To Exit: Get off the train at Tufts Medical Center, take an Oak Grove train to Chinatown and use Elevator 876.

To Board: Go to the Silver Line SL5 bus stop at Washington St and Essex St. Take an SL5 (Downtown) bus to Tufts Medical Center (stay on bus past the Temple Pl stop).

Alternate route: travel 0.2 miles south on Washington St to Tufts Medical Center.
Route: Orange Line
Worcester Union Station Elevator 781 (Platform to pedestrian bridge) is temporarily out of service. For ADA access, please use the elevator located inside Union Station. Started Tue Nov 18
Route: Framingham/Worcester Line
Porter Escalator 509 (Paid lobby to Ashmont/Braintree platform) unavailable from Thu Dec 4 through Fri Dec 5 due to maintenance Starts Thu Dec 4 Until Sat Dec 6
Route: Red Line
Harvard Escalator 515 (Harvard Square mezzanine to main lobby) unavailable from Thu Dec 11 through Fri Dec 12 due to maintenance Starts Thu Dec 11 Until Sat Dec 13
Routes: 75-Belmont Center - Harvard via Huron Avenue, 77-Arlington Heights - Harvard Station, 78-Arlmont Village - Harvard Station, 86-Harvard Square - Reservoir Station, 96-Medford Square - Harvard Station, 71-Watertown Square - Harvard Station, 74-Belmont Center - Harvard via Concord Avenue, Red Line, 73-Waverley Square - Harvard Station, 109-Linden Square - Harvard Square via Sullivan, 66-Harvard Square - Nubian Station
Central Escalator 360 (Alewife platform to street) unavailable from Mon Dec 1 through Fri Dec 19 due to maintenance Starts Mon Dec 1 Until Sat Dec 20
Route: Red Line
The approach to East Taunton's Parking Lot will have a detour in place from Monday, December 1 to Monday December 8 for MassDOT roadwork on Route 24 at exit 17B and Route 140. Starts Mon Dec 1 Until Tue Dec 9
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing road work on Route 24 northbound at Exit 17B to Route 140 northbound in Taunton. The work is scheduled for Monday, December 1 to Monday, December 8. Route 24 northbound Exit 17B will be closed 24 hours a day during this time. A detour will be in place.

Route 24 Northbound exit 17B detour:
Take exit 17A to Route 140 southbound
Take exit 19A to Stevens Street
Take on-ramp to Route 140 northbound.

Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.

Drivers traveling through the affected area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
Route: Fall River/New Bedford Line
Broadway Escalator 367 (Platform to paid lobby) unavailable Started Sat Nov 22
Route: Red Line
North Station Escalator 385 (Valenti Way to Orange Line, Green Line lobby) unavailable due to maintenance Started Fri Nov 28
Routes: B-Green Line B, C-Green Line C, E-Green Line E, Orange Line, D-Green Line D
State Elevator 802 (Oak Grove platform to Forest Hills, Wonderland platforms) unavailable due to maintenance Started
Please use nearby State Elevator 967.
Routes: Blue Line, Orange Line
Please board all outbound Providence/Stoughton Line trains using the temporary outbound platform (Track 3) at Readville until further notice. Started Mon Aug 4
Affected direction: Outbound

Affected stops:
Readville
Route 34E detoured due to construction. The nearest inbound connections are 710 East St opp Kendall St or Washington St opp Washington Green. The nearest outbound connections are Washington St @ Washington Green or East St @ Kendall St. Started Wed Aug 20
Affected stops:
Washington St @ Short St (outbound)
Washington St @ Lafayette Dr (outbound)
625 Washington St (outbound)
624 Washington St opp Bird Middle School (inbound)
Washington St @ Pilgrim Way (inbound)
Washington St @ Polley Ln (inbound)
Route: 34E-Walpole Center - Forest Hills Station
Routes 71 and 73 are detoured due to construction. The nearest connections are Mt Auburn St @ Mt Auburn Hospital or Mt Auburn St @ Traill St. Started Wed Aug 20
Affected stops:
Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd (outbound)
Mt Auburn St @ Sparks St (outbound)
Mt Auburn St opp Sparks St (inbound)
Routes: 71-Watertown Square - Harvard Station, 73-Waverley Square - Harvard Station
Route 429 detoured due to construction. The nearest outbound connections are Lynn Station and Market St @ Liberty St. Started Tue Aug 26
Affected direction: Outbound

Affected stops:
Oxford St @ Washington St
Oxford St @ Market St
Route: 429-Northgate Shopping Center - Central Square, Lynn
Route 40 is being detoured until further notice. Buses are omitting Georgetowne Dr @ Margaretta Dr. Please use the nearby stop at W Boundary Rd @ Georgetowne Dr. Started Mon Sep 29
Affected stops:
Georgetowne Dr @ Margaretta Dr (outbound)
Margaretta Dr @ Crown Point Dr (outbound)
Margaretta Dr @ Crown Point Dr (inbound)
Georgetowne Dr opp Margaretta Dr (inbound)
Routes: 40-Georgetowne - Forest Hills Station, 40/50-Georgetowne - Forest Hills Station
Route 134 detoured on Friday, December 5, from 4 PM to 8 PM , due to a special event. The outbound connections are Main St @ Fairview Terr and Main St @ Vine St. The inbound connections are Main St @ Vine St and Main St @ Washington St. Starts Fri Dec 5 Until Fri Dec 5
Affected stops:
Laraway Rd @ Winchester Ctr (outbound)
Laraway Rd @ Winchester Ctr (inbound)
Route: 134-North Woburn - Wellington Station
Orange Line: Shuttle buses will replace service between Back Bay and Forest Hills all day on Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, for signal upgrades. Regular service will operate on Sunday, December 7. Starts Fri Dec 5 Until Sun Dec 7
Accessibility:
All shuttle buses will be accessible.

Fare-Free Commuter Rail Alternative:
Riders can use the Franklin/Foxboro, Needham, or Providence/Stoughton Lines fare-free for service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay and South Station. Regular fares will apply to travel beyond Forest Hills. The trip between Forest Hills and Back Bay on the Commuter Rail is approximately 10 minutes.

Travel Time:
Riders using shuttle bus service should budget extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Forest Hills should allow for at least 30 minutes of travel in addition to their regular commute.

Shuttle Bus Stops:

Back Bay:
Northbound/Southbound - Back Bay Station (165 Dartmouth St)

Massachusetts Avenue:
Northbound - Columbus Ave @ Mass Ave (584 Columbus Ave)
Southbound - Columbus Ave @ Mass Ave (585 Columbus Ave)

Ruggles:
Northbound - Ruggles Station (Upper Busway)
Southbound - 1125 Tremont St

Roxbury Crossing:
Northbound - Columbus
Route: Orange Line
Green Line: No trains between North Station & Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E) from December 8 - 22. Use buses between Babcock, Kenmore, Heath St (Rt 39) & Copley/Back Bay. Use Orange Line between Back Bay & North Station. Starts Mon Dec 8 Until Tue Dec 23
Scope of Work:
This is to allow for work on the overhead catenary system, maintenance and upgrades, station brightening, and the continued installation of the Green Line Train Protection System.

Travel Time:
Riders should allow for ample extra travel time. Rider trip times are expected to be at least 20 minutes longer than usual.

Accessibility:
Accessible van service will be available for Green Line stops between Copley/Back Bay and North Station.

Bus Alternatives:
Route 39 Bus will be fare-free. This route runs parallel to the Green Line E Branch

Route 57 Bus will be fare-free. This route runs parallel to the Green Line B Branch between Kenmore and Packard's Corner.

Commuter Rail Alternatives:
Commuter Rail Worcester Line will be free to ride between Lansdowne, Back Bay, and South Station. Regular fares must be purchased for travel past Lansdowne Station.

Shuttle Bus Locations:

Copley:
Westbound Shuttle Stop - Stuart St @ Dartmouth St (Route 501/504 bus stop)
Routes: B-Green Line B, C-Green Line C, D-Green Line D, E-Green Line E
Route 83 detoured from Mon Dec 1 through Thu Dec 4 due to construction. The outbound connections are Beacon St @ Park St and Somerville Ave @ Mossland St. Starts Mon Dec 1 Until Fri Dec 5
Affected direction: Outbound

Affected stops:
Somerville Ave @ Central St
Somerville Ave @ Spring St
Somerville Ave @ Lowell St
Somerville Ave @ Elm St
Route: 83-Rindge Avenue - Central Square, Cambridge
Route 87 detoured from Mon Dec 1 through Thu Dec 4 due to construction. The outbound connections are Somerville Ave @ Loring St and Elm St @ Porter St. Starts Mon Dec 1 Until Fri Dec 5
Affected direction: Outbound

Affected stops:
Somerville Ave @ Central St
Somerville Ave @ Spring St
Somerville Ave @ Lowell St
Route: 87-Clarendon Hill or Arlington Center - Lechmere Station
Lynn Parking Garage arcade stairs 1 and 2 are closed until further notice due to structural issues. Customers may exit the garage via elevators to the ground level or by using the south stairs located on the Market street side of the garage. Started Thu Nov 4 2021
Vehicular access to the upper 2 levels of the garage is restricted. The garage has sufficient parking capacity to accommodate daily demand.
Routes: 435-Liberty Tree Mall - Central Square, Lynn via Peabody Square, 441/442-Marblehead - Wonderland Station, 442-Marblehead - Wonderland Station via Humphrey Street, 455-Salem Depot - Wonderland Station, 456-Salem Depot - Central Square, Lynn, 436-Liberty Tree Mall - Central Square, Lynn via Goodwin Circle, 439-Nahant - Wonderland Station, 441-Marblehead - Wonderland Station via Paradise Road, 426-Central Square, Lynn - Haymarket or Wonderland Station, 429-Northgate Shopping Center - Central Square, Lynn
Hingham/Hull Ferry: Portions of the Town of Hull parking lot at the Hull ferry terminal are blocked off for sewer pump station construction work through 2025. More information is available at https://www.town.hull.ma.us/ Started Thu Jun 27 2024
Route: Boat-F1
South Station Pedal & Park is closed due to construction. Bicycle racks are currently available on Atlantic Ave adjacent to the South Station main entrance. Started Tue Apr 1 2025
Routes: SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station, Fairmount Line, Foxboro Event Service, SL2-Design Center - South Station, Franklin/Foxboro Line, Red Line, Kingston Line, Fall River/New Bedford Line, Framingham/Worcester Line, Greenbush Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
Construction is ongoing in the Hingham Parking lot and on Shipyard Drive in preparation for the Hingham Ferry Dock upgrades. There is reduced parking in the lot, and portions of Shipyard Drive and driveways to and from the parking lot are affected Started Tue Aug 19
Route: Boat-F1
The Route 47 Green St @ Magazine St bus stop is closed through January 2026 due to construction. Please board at Green St @ Pearl St for service to Broadway. Started Tue Oct 28
Route: 47-Central Square, Cambridge - Broadway Station
Ferry Update: There will be no service on Thanksgiving Day, Nov 27; Christmas Day, Dec 25; or New Year's Day, Jan 1. Started Thu Nov 27 Until Fri Jan 2
Affected ferries:
Charlestown Ferry
East Boston Ferry
Hingham/Hull Ferry
Lynn Ferry
Quincy Ferry
Winthrop Ferry
Winthrop/Quincy Ferry
Routes: Boat-EastBoston, Boat-F1, Boat-F4, Boat-F6, Boat-F7, Boat-F8, Boat-Lynn
Wonderland Garage parking will be temporarily reduced for lighting upgrades. A limited amount of parking spaces will be available during construction. Started Wed Nov 19
Routes: 110-Wonderland Station - Wellington Station, 116-Wonderland Station - Maverick Station, 426-Central Square, Lynn - Haymarket or Wonderland Station, 455-Salem Depot - Wonderland Station, Blue Line, 439-Nahant - Wonderland Station, 441/442-Marblehead - Wonderland Station, 424-Eastern Avenue & Essex Street - Wonderland Station, 411-Kennedy Drive or Jack Satter House - Malden Center Station, 441-Marblehead - Wonderland Station via Paradise Road, 442-Marblehead - Wonderland Station via Humphrey Street, 450-Salem Depot - Wonderland or Haymarket Station
The Upper Parking Lot at Worcester Station is closed with the exception to accessible parking, due to construction. Started Mon Jan 24 2022
Route: Framingham/Worcester Line
The Riverside Ave entrance at Campello Station is currently closed. Passengers may continue to use the Plain St entrance. Started Fri Jun 30 2023
Affected lines:
Fall River/New Bedford Line
Route: Fall River/New Bedford Line
Littleton/Route 495 passengers can expect occasional traffic and detours accessing the station due to the Foster Street reconstruction work. Started Wed Feb 5 2025
Scheduled to complete sometime in 2027, the Reconstruction of Foster Street includes widening and resurfacing with the addition of bicycle lanes.
Route: Fitchburg Line
There is no accessible path connecting the inbound and outbound platforms at Wellesley Square Station. The existing path includes steep slopes and is long. Designs are underway to provide for a fully compliant pathway. Started Fri Feb 28 2025
There are accessible mini-high platforms at the Western end of both the Track 1 and Track 2 sides. However, the existing pedestrian path between the two sides is long and includes steep slopes, especially on the Crest Road bridge over the tracks. Designs are underway to provide for a fully compliant pathway.
Route: Framingham/Worcester Line
Jackson Square: The stairway connecting the Jackson Sq lobby and the south end of the platform is closed until winter 2026. Use the stairway at the north end of the platform. This closure is for the construction of a new stairway and a second elevator. Started Mon Jun 30
Route: Orange Line
To accommodate Providence Station Renovations, construction barriers have been installed and the Southern stairwell to Track 1 is out of service. Staircase access to Track 3 and Track 5 are now open. Started Thu Jul 17
Affected lines:
Providence/Stoughton Line
Foxboro (Special Events)
Routes: Foxboro Event Service, Providence/Stoughton Line
The Franklin/Foxboro Line has an emergency Amtrak repair temporary schedule in effect until further notice. Started Mon Sep 8
The Franklin/Foxboro Line remains on a temporary construction schedule as Amtrak’s emergency infrastructure repairs will continue beyond October 27th.

Construction and service updates for the Franklin/Foxboro, Providence/Stoughton, and Fairmount Lines will be provided as work progresses.
Route: Franklin/Foxboro Line
The Fairmount Line has an emergency Amtrak repair temporary schedule in effect until further notice. Started Mon Sep 8
The Fairmount temporary construction schedule will remain in effect as the rail replacement project to prepare the line for battery-electric trains continues.

Construction and service updates for the Franklin/Foxboro, Providence/Stoughton, and Fairmount Lines will be provided as work progresses.
Route: Fairmount Line
Jackson Square: The platform is undergoing renovations to improve safety and accessibility. Sections of the platform are unlevel, which may make it difficult for some riders to board and exit trains. This work will take place through fall 2025. Started Sat Sep 27
Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.
Route: Orange Line
The stop at Somerville Ave @ Union Square (inbound) has moved permanently to the intersection of Somerville Ave & Hawkins St, about 350 feet away. Started Fri Oct 24 Until Sat Dec 13
Affected routes:
85
87
Routes: 85-Spring Hill - Kendall/MIT Station, 87-Clarendon Hill or Arlington Center - Lechmere Station
Amesbury St @ Vassar St (outbound) has moved permanently to Vassar St @ Audrey St. Started Thu Oct 30 Until Mon Dec 15
Affected routes:
CT2
Route: CT2-Sullivan Square Station - Ruggles Station
Somerville Ave opp Central St (inbound) is moving through Tuesday, December 2, due to construction. Riders can board at the temporary stop located outside of Veterans Memorial Rink. Started Wed Nov 5 Until Wed Dec 3
Affected routes:
83
87
Routes: 83-Rindge Avenue - Central Square, Cambridge, 87-Clarendon Hill or Arlington Center - Lechmere Station
Somerville Ave @ Central St (outbound) is moving through Tuesday, December 2, due to construction. Riders can board at the temporary stop located on the opposite side of Bleachery Court. Started Wed Nov 5 Until Wed Dec 3
Affected routes:
83
87
Routes: 83-Rindge Avenue - Central Square, Cambridge, 87-Clarendon Hill or Arlington Center - Lechmere Station
Beginning November 20, Massachusetts Ave @ Lake St (inbound) is moving approximately 200 ft, to in front of the Capitol Theatre. The temporary stop is located in a right turn lane, but buses are permitted to travel in the lane and continue straight. Started Thu Nov 20 Until Thu Jan 1
Affected routes:
77
350
Routes: 350-North Burlington - Alewife Station, 77-Arlington Heights - Harvard Station
Routes 211, 215, 216, 220, 222, 225, 230, 236, and 238 will be detoured on Sunday, November 30, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, due to the Quincy Christmas Parade. No bus service at Quincy Center, all routes will be diverted to Quincy Adams instead. Starts Until
Due to the Quincy Christmas Parade, there will be no bus service at Quincy Center and all routes will be diverted to Quincy Adams instead.

Route 211:
Inbound/Outbound connections: Belmont St @ W. Squantum St.

Route 215:
Inbound connections: Water St @ Pleasant St.
Outbound connections: Water St. @ Liberty St.

Route 216:
Inbound connections: Sea St @ Southern Artery, School St @ Hancock St.
Outbound Connections: School St @ Quincy Ave & McGrath Hwy @ Southern Artery.

Routes 220/222:
Inbound/Outbound connections: Washington St @ McGrath Hwy.

Route 225:
Inbound/Outbound connections: Quincy Ave @ Faxon Park Rd.

Routes 230/236:
Inbound/Outbound connections: Franklin St @ Water St.

Route 238:
Inbound/Outbound connections: Quincy Adams.
Routes: 211-Quincy Center Station - Squantum, 215-Quincy Center Station - Ashmont Station via West Quincy, 216-Houghs Neck - Quincy Center Station via Germantown, 220-Hingham Depot - Quincy Center Station, 222-East Weymouth - Quincy Center Station, 225-Weymouth Landing - Quincy Center Station, 230-Montello Station - Quincy Center Station, 236-South Shore Plaza - Quincy Center Station, 238-Holbrook/Randolph Station - Quincy Center Station
On Monday, December 1st, the Fairmount Line will return to its normal schedule, with 30-minute service throughout most of the day. The schedule is available at mbta.com/cr. Starts Mon Dec 1 Until Sat Dec 13
Route: Fairmount Line