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Shuttles Replace Some Blue Line Service During Station Repairs May 22 – June 8

Updated on May 18, 2022

The blue-painted steel pedestrian bridge at Suffolk Downs station on the Blue Line is closed for repairs to begin in spring 2022. The bridge connects the Bennington and Walley street platforms.
The pedestrian bridge at Suffolk station is closed for repairs

The pedestrian bridge at Suffolk Downs station is closed for critical structural repairs.

From May 22 to June 8, 2022, we will suspend subway service and instead run shuttles all day, every day, between Orient Heights and Wonderland while we do necessary repair work.

Although the bridge work will be complete by June 8, work on the approach structures will continue after subway service resumes. The pedestrian bridge will remain closed after this work, and riders cannot move between inbound and outbound platforms until all construction is completed in summer 2022.

Riders who need to connect to the opposite platform before the bridge reopens can exit at Orient Heights or Beachmont, then take a train back to Suffolk Downs.

Learn more about the Suffolk Downs bridge replacement project

Building a Better T

As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.

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Why We’re Doing This Work

The Suffolk Downs pedestrian bridge needs critical improvements to bring it to a state of good repair before we can reopen it. We need to close the station to riders to do some of the necessary work.

What to Expect During Construction, May 22 – June 8

A line map of a section of the Blue Line shows that four stations — Suffolk Downs, Beachmont, Revere Beach, and Wonderland — will be closed to riders during the pedestrian bridge work at Suffolk Downs, and shuttles will run between Orient Heights to Wonderland.
Free shuttles will run between Orient Heights and Wonderland stations during this work

Neighborhood impacts

  • Neighbors can expect some noise during construction. No street detours will be required

Service impacts

  • An accessible van shuttle will be available for free during this work to provide service between the Walley Street and Bennington Street sides of Suffolk Downs station
  • Riders who need assistance getting to the other platform may ask a T Ambassador at the station to request on-demand shuttle service

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Building a Better T

As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.

Learn more

Related Projects

View all projects