News
August 12, 2022
Federal Funding Approved for Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project
More than $20 million approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program.
August 12, 2022
MBTA Releases Diversion Plan Ahead of Orange Line Closure Beginning August 19
The T will complete five years of construction in 30 days.
August 5, 2022
This shuttle bus diversion will help facilitate the opening of the Green Line Extension’s Medford Branch.
August 4, 2022
The project recently reached 100% design and demolition work on the current pedestrian bridge will begin this fall 2022.
August 3, 2022
“We’ve listened to our riders, and we hear them loud and clear – bold action needs to happen in order to improve the MBTA at the pace that riders deserve,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. The major revitalization work to take place on the Orange Line during this 30-day shutdown will deliver a number of projects over five years faster than originally planned.
July 27, 2022
Today the MBTA announced that shuttle buses will replace evening Red Line Braintree branch service beginning at approximately 9 PM through the end of service from Monday to Thursday for two consecutive weeks on August 1–4 and August 8–11. "As the MBTA continues to work with the FTA on safety…
July 27, 2022
Orange Line Work, Planned for Next Month, To Be Rescheduled
While the MBTA is pausing this work for now, the MBTA is exploring additional opportunities to accelerate work on the Orange Line, and will keep riders updated.
July 25, 2022
During the 12-day full-access closure on the C Branch, crews replaced 1,500 feet of track from St. Mary’s to Kenmore and installed wayside equipment for the Green Line Train Protection System. Beginning August 6, crews will move to the E Branch to replace 2,000 feet of track and install GLTPS wayside equipment between Longwood Avenue and Brigham Circle.
July 25, 2022
UPDATED: Lynn Station to Temporarily Close on July 25 for Upgrades and Improvements
UPDATE: Due to its important role in the community, and after working closely with the Mayor’s Office and legislative delegation, Lynn station was not closed on July 25 as was previously planned. Riders should plan travel and purchase fares as normal, but please be advised that the situation may change on short notice. The station will tentatively remain open until demolition begins in the fall. In the interim, the MBTA will increase station and infrastructure inspections. Should conditions worsen at any time, the MBTA will close the station.
July 19, 2022
The MBTA Board of Directors today awarded a construction contract for Codman Yard Expansion and Improvements. As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation will make improvements to Codman Yard that will increase capacity and enhance the overall reliability and quality of service for all riders.