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Suspension Ongoing

Red Line: No train service between JFK/UMass & Braintree through September 29 due to track work. Shuttle Buses are available between Braintree, Quincy Adams, Quincy Center, Wollaston, North Quincy, and Ashmont. Commuter Rail will be free to ride. MBTA.com/RedLine

Commuter Rail Alternatives:
Riders are strongly encouraged to use the Middleborough, Kington, and Greenbush (Old Colony) Commuter Rail lines for fare-free service between Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass, and South Station (with the exception of the weekend of September 14 – 15). Commuter Rail schedules are available on MBTA.com.

Commuter Rail Weekend Disruptions:
Kingston, Middleborough, and Greenbush Commuter Rail line service will be suspended between South Station and Braintree during the weekend of September 14 – 15.

Additional Information:
Riders using shuttle buses during this service change should budget extra travelling time. For example, a rider travelling to Park Street from Braintree should anticipate an extra 40 minutes in addition to their regular commute. Again, riders are strongly encouraged to consider the fare-free Commuter Rail, when available, during this service change.
There will be increased subway service on the Ashmont Branch in order to maintain train frequency through the Red Line core between JFK/UMass and Alewife. Trains will operate at about an eight-minute frequency between Ashmont and Alewife.
Accessible vans will be available to riders. Please see station personnel for assistance.

Affected stops:

JFK/UMass:
There will be no direct shuttle bus service to or from JFK/UMass. Riders boarding or disembarking at JFK/UMass should utilize the fare-free Commuter Rail when possible.

Shuttle Locations:

Braintree:
Station Busway

Quincy Adams:
Northbound & Southbound - Quincy Adams Station

Quincy Center:
Northbound - Burgin Pkwy @ Quincy Center Station
Southbound - Hancock St (Quincy Center Station)

Wollaston:
Northbound - Newport Ave @ Brook St
Southbound - 291 Newport Ave (Newport Ave @ Brook St)

North Quincy:
Northbound & Southbound - 263 Hancock St (North Quincy Station)

Ashmont:
1944 Dorchester Ave (Ashmont Station Busway)
Updated: 9/9/2024 1:19 PM EDT
Station Issue Ongoing

The North Quincy Garage, Quincy Adams Lot and the Wollaston Lot will have fewer parking spaces available from September 1 through October 1, due to the work being done on the Braintree Branch.

Alternative parking locations are the Quincy Adams Garage and Braintree Garage.
Updated: 9/1/2024 4:00 AM EDT
Station Issue Ongoing

The North Quincy Parking Lot will have reduced parking through Friday, Oct 11, due to the Red Line Braintree Branch closure. Alternative parking is available at Braintree and the Quincy Adams garage.

Affected lines:
Red Line
The Red Line North Quincy-Braintree shuttle
Red Line Shuttle
210
211
215
217
Updated: 8/30/2024 4:11 PM EDT
Station Issue Ongoing

The Quincy Adams parking garage has re-opened with most parking spaces available. Customers can access the garage via the Route 3 off ramp exit as well as the Burgin Parkway entrance.

Beginning November 29, the parking lot across from the station will close. Please use the garage or adjacent surface lot as an alternative.
The Quincy Adams Garage drop-off and pick-up location will remain at its location within Level 1B.
The garage will be PayByPhone / PayByPlate with no need to pay to exit. More information on how to pay for parking is available at MBTA.com/parking.

Affected routes:
Red Line
Updated: 10/18/2023 3:09 PM EDT
Station Issue Ongoing

The Braintree Parking Garage has re-opened with most parking spots available. The surface lot on Ivory St will remain open as an alternate parking option.

Riders can continue to use PayByPhone or pay-by-plate with the same parking fees as other MBTA surface lots.

Affected routes:
Red Line
Updated: 10/18/2023 3:08 PM EDT
Escalator Closure

Porter Escalator 504 (Street to unpaid lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
Elevator Closure

South Station Elevator 918 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to Airport/Design Center/Chelsea platform and lobby) unavailable due to maintenance

To exit the Red Line, use nearby South Station Elevator 901. To board the Red Line, use South Station Elevator 901 located on the opposide side of the lobby. To board the Silver Line, take Elevator 901 to the Silver Line drop-off platform, then take South Station Elevator 927 to the Alewife platform. At the Alewife platform, use nearby South Station Elevator 919 to access the Airport/Design Center/Chelsea platform.
Updated: 9/22/2024 5:55 PM EDT
Parking Issue Ongoing

The Alewife Garage may have additional spaces taken as construction continues. We will try to have as many spaces available as possible.
Escalator Closure Ongoing

Andrew Escalator 123 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to busway) unavailable due to maintenance
Bike Issue Ongoing

South Station Pedal & Park is closed due to construction. Bicycle racks are currently available on Atlantic Ave adjacent to the South Station main entrance. MBTA.com/projects/south-station-transportation-center-improvements
Elevator Closure Ongoing

The Downtown Crossing elevator at 101 Arch St (Summer St to Red Line Alewife and Ashmont/Braintree platforms and Orange Line Oak Grove platform) is out of service.

To exit the Red Line, exit the train at Park Street Station and use Park Street Elevator 808 located at the end of the Red Line center platform to access the Winter St concourse. At the Winter St concourse, take Park Street Elevator 804 to the corner of Tremont St & Summer St.
To board a Red Line train, travel to the corner to Washington St and Winter St and take Downtown Crossing Elevator 892 to the Winter St Concourse. At the Winter St Concourse, turn left and travel up the Concourse towards Park St. At the end of the Concourse, take Park St Elevator 808 to the Red Line platform.
Updated: 6/6/2024 4:30 PM EDT

Mattapan Trolley

Shuttle Upcoming

Mattapan Trolley: Shuttle buses will replace service from 11:30 PM to end of service from Sep 22 - 26 and Sep 30 - Oct 3 for track work.

All shuttle buses are accessible for persons with disabilities. Please see station personnel for assistance.

Shuttle Stops:
Ashmont
1944 Dorchester Ave - Ashmont Busway
Cedar Grove
Northbound - 902 Adams St (Adams St @ Milton St)
Southbound - 927 Adams St (Adams St @ Milton St)
Butler
Northbound - 1138 Adams St (Adams St @ Butler St)
Southbound - 1119 Adams St (Adams St @ Butler St)
Milton
Northbound - 2 Adams St (Adams St @ Eliot St)
Southbound - 1 Adams St (Adams St @ Eliot St)
Central Ave
Northbound - 134 Eliot St (Eliot St @ Central Ave)
Southbound - 125 Eliot St (Eliot St @ Central Ave)
Valley Rd
Northbound - 300 Eliot St (Eliot St @ Valley Rd Station)
Southbound - 291 Eliot St (Eliot St @ Valley Rd Station)
Capen St
Northbound - 430 Eliot St (Eliot St @ Capen St)
Southbound - 391 Eliot St (Eliot St @ Capen St)
Mattapan
Mattapan Station
Updated: 9/23/2024 2:45 AM EDT
Shuttle Upcoming

Mattapan Trolley: Shuttle buses will replace service the weekend of Oct 5 - 6, beginning Friday, Oct 4 at 8:30 PM for track work.

All shuttle buses will be available for riders who need it - see station personnel for assistance.

Shuttle Stops:
Ashmont
1944 Dorchester Ave - Ashmont Busway
Cedar Grove
Northbound - 902 Adams St (Adams St @ Milton St)
Southbound - 927 Adams St (Adams St @ Milton St)
Butler
Northbound - 1138 Adams St (Adams St @ Butler St)
Southbound - 1119 Adams St (Adams St @ Butler St)
Milton
Northbound - 2 Adams St (Adams St @ Eliot St)
Southbound - 1 Adams St (Adams St @ Eliot St)
Central Ave
Northbound - 134 Eliot St (Eliot St @ Central Ave)
Southbound - 125 Eliot St (Eliot St @ Central Ave)
Valley Rd
Northbound - 300 Eliot St (Eliot St @ Valley Rd Station)
Southbound - 291 Eliot St (Eliot St @ Valley Rd Station)
Capen St
Northbound - 430 Eliot St (Eliot St @ Capen St)
Southbound - 391 Eliot St (Eliot St @ Capen St)
Mattapan
Mattapan Station
Updated: 9/18/2024 12:25 PM EDT

Orange Line

Shuttle Upcoming

Orange Line: Shuttle Buses will replace service between Forest Hills and Back Bay on Oct 8 - 11 & 15 - 20. On Oct 12 -14 shuttles will operate between Forest Hills and North Station. This is to allow for track work and station upgrades.

Accessible vans will be available to riders. Please see station personnel for assistance. Riders can use Commuter Rail service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, and South Station as an alternative. On Oct 12 - 14, riders can use the Green Line between Copley and North Station.

Shuttle Locations:

Back Bay:
165 Dartmouth St

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

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

Roxbury Crossing:
Northbound - Columbus Ave @ Malcolm X Blvd (1184 Columbus Ave)
Southbound - Tremont St @ Roxbury Crossing Station (1135 Columbus Ave)

Jackson Square:
Northbound - Jackson Square Station (250 Centre St)
Southbound - Jackson Square Busway (245 Centre St)

Stony Brook:
Northbound - Stony Brook Station
Southbound - Amory St @ Boylston St (207 Amory St)

Green Street:
Northbound - Amory St @ Gordon St (Southwest Corridor Park at Green Street Station)
Southbound - Amory St @ Green St (433-451 Amory St)

Forest Hills:
Forest Hills Station (Lower Busway)
Updated: 9/18/2024 1:03 PM EDT
Shuttle Upcoming

Orange Line: Shuttle buses replace service between Oak Grove and Ruggles the weekend of Oct 26 - 27 and from Oak Grove to North Station from Oct 28 - Nov 1. This is to allow for track work and station upgrades. MBTA.com/orangeline

Riders north of downtown are encouraged to consider the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line for fare-free service to and from Oak Grove, Malden Center, and North Station. Regular fares should be purchased beyond Oak Grove.
Riders south of downtown are encouraged to use Commuter Rail for fare-free service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, and South Station. Regular fares should be purchased beyond Forest Hills.

Shuttle Stops:
Oak Grove
Oak Grove Busway
Malden Center
Northbound - West Busway
Southbound - East Busway
Wellington
Wellington Busway
Assembly
Grand Union Blvd @ Foley St
Sullivan Square
Upper Busway
Community College
New Rutherford Ave @ Austin St
North Station
100 Haverhill St (Haverhill St @ Causeway)
Passengers can use the Green Line from North Station to Copley/Back Bay.

Back Bay:
165 Dartmouth St

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

Ruggles:
Ruggles Busway
Updated: 9/18/2024 1:32 PM EDT
Escalator Closure

Tufts Medical Center Escalator 145 (Lobby to Washington Street) unavailable due to maintenance
Escalator Closure

Assembly Escalator 443 (Platform to Foley Street paid lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
Escalator Closure Ongoing

Ruggles Escalator 136 (Orange Line platform to upper lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
Elevator Closure Ongoing

Oak Grove Elevator 800 (Busway, Commuter Rail, parking lot to lobby) unavailable due to maintenance

To exit, upon exiting the faregates, turn left and proceed to Oak Grove Elevator 745 to access the busway and parking lot. To board, proceed to the station entrance located near the busway and use Oak Grove Elevator 745 to access the lobby. Alternatively, customers may utilize Oak Grove Elevator 744 (Lobby to Washington St.) located at the station entrance on Washington St.
Updated: 3/15/2023 4:43 PM EDT
Bike Issue Ongoing

The door to enter the Forest Hills Pedal and Park is not functioning. We are working to have it addressed as quickly as possible,
Escalator Closure Ongoing

State Escalator 6 (Oak Grove platform to Old State House lobby) unavailable until further notice.

Green Line B

Station Issue Ongoing

The two Arlington Station entrances adjacent to 350 Boylston St are temporarily closed due to construction. Riders can use the entrances across the street in front of 320 Boylston St.

Affected lines:
Green Line B branch
Green Line C branch
Green Line D branch
Green Line E branch
Updated: 6/19/2024 7:19 AM EDT

Green Line C

Station Issue Ongoing

The two Arlington Station entrances adjacent to 350 Boylston St are temporarily closed due to construction. Riders can use the entrances across the street in front of 320 Boylston St.

Affected lines:
Green Line B branch
Green Line C branch
Green Line D branch
Green Line E branch
Updated: 6/19/2024 7:19 AM EDT

Green Line D

Shuttle Upcoming

Green Line D Branch: Shuttle buses will replace service between Kenmore and Newton Highlands the weekend of Oct 5 - 6 for signal work.

All shuttle buses are accessible for persons with disabilities. Shuttle buses will stop at all D Branch stations, except for Beaconsfield. Below are some additional alternate travel options that D Branch riders may consider.

Alternate Travel Options via Green Line and Bus:
Reservoir - C Branch stop at Cleveland Circle, about a 5 minute walk.
Beaconsfield - C Branch stop at Dean Road, about a 4 minute walk
Brookline Hills - Route 60 service, which is available at the intersection of Route 9 and Cypress St, about a 4 minute walk
Brookline Village - E Branch at Riverway, about a 7 minute walk. Additionally, bus routes 60, and 66 are available at Washington St @ Walnut St, about a 5 minute walk.
Longwood - C Branch stop Kent Street, about a 9 minute walk.
Fenway - C Branch stop Saint Mary's Street, about a 5 minute walk

Shuttle Locations:

Newton Highlands:
Eastbound - 18 Station Ave

Newton Centre:
Eastbound - 50 Union St @ Langley Rd
Westbound - 80 Langley Rd

Chestnut Hill:
Eastbound - 1182 Boylston St (Boylston St @ Hammond St)
Westbound - Route 60 Bus Stop (Boylston St @ Hammond St)

Reservoir:
Eastbound & Westbound - Reservoir Station

Beaconsfield:
No shuttle service due to narrow roads in the area. We recommend taking the Green Line C Branch from Dean Road, about a 4 minute walk.

Brookline Hills:
Eastbound - 353 Boylston St (Boylston St @ Cypress St)
Westbound - 365 Boylston St (Boylston St @ Cypress St)

Brookline Village:
Eastbound - 1 Brookline Pl (Pearl St @ Brookline Village Station)
Westbound - 10 Brookline Pl (Pearl St @ Brookline Village)

Longwood:
Eastbound - 330 Brookline Ave (Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave)
Westbound - 429 Brookline Ave (Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave)

Fenway:
Eastbound & Westbound - Park Dr @ Fenway Station

Kenmore:
512 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St)
Updated: 9/20/2024 10:25 AM EDT
Shuttle Upcoming

Green Line D Branch: Shuttle buses will replace service between Riverside and Brookline Hills the weekend of Oct 19 - 20 for signal work.

All shuttle buses are accessible for persons with disabilities. Shuttle buses will stop at all D Branch stations, except for Beaconsfield. Below are some additional alternate travel options that D Branch riders may consider.

Alternate Travel Options via Green Line and Bus:
Reservoir - C Branch stop at Cleveland Circle, about a 5 minute walk.
Beaconsfield - C Branch stop at Dean Road, about a 4 minute walk
Brookline Hills - Route 60 service, which is available at the intersection of Route 9 and Cypress St, about a 4 minute walk

No Shuttles at Beaconsfield:
Why do shuttles skip Beaconsfield? Due to narrow roads near Beaconsfield, shuttles cannot safely stop there. We recommend taking the Green Line C Branch from Dean Road, about a 4 minute walk.

Affected stops:
Brookline Hills
Beaconsfield
Reservoir
Chestnut Hill
Newton Centre
Newton Highlands
Eliot
Waban
Woodland
Riverside
Updated: 9/18/2024 12:48 PM EDT
Station Issue Ongoing

The two Arlington Station entrances adjacent to 350 Boylston St are temporarily closed due to construction. Riders can use the entrances across the street in front of 320 Boylston St.

Affected lines:
Green Line B branch
Green Line C branch
Green Line D branch
Green Line E branch
Updated: 6/19/2024 7:19 AM EDT

Green Line E

Station Issue Ongoing

The two Arlington Station entrances adjacent to 350 Boylston St are temporarily closed due to construction. Riders can use the entrances across the street in front of 320 Boylston St.

Affected lines:
Green Line B branch
Green Line C branch
Green Line D branch
Green Line E branch
Updated: 6/19/2024 7:19 AM EDT

Blue Line

Escalator Closure Ongoing

Bowdoin Escalator 125 (Lobby to street) is unavailable until further notice pending replacement.

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.
Updated: 6/13/2023 10:12 AM EDT

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