The MBTA has announced a schedule of extended subway closures in a concerted effort to end all slow zones currently in place. These closures will allow the T to complete all track work, including spot repairs, tie replacements, rail replacement, and ballast replacement. These closures will occur periodically through December 2024 and affect all lines. Check to see if your train is running and view suggested alternatives.

Note: The Silver Line is not affected by this work.

The City of Boston has begun preliminary work on the Summer Street Bus/Truck Lane Pilot Project. It will begin with a series of short-term changes that will be made permanent if found to be successful. Corridor improvements will include:

• New pilot bus/truck lanes to provide better passenger amenities while improving bus service reliability, particularly for the MBTA 4 & 7 buses. Trucks will be permitted to use the bus lane to accommodate heavy truck traffic from Massport.

• Protected bike facilities for low-stress and safe connections between South Boston and Downtown Boston. New connections will be made between existing infrastructure.

• Improved pedestrian experience with the addition of transit/bike infrastructure, improving traffic management.

Work crews have begun installing signal equipment and pavement markings. Striping work will be done overnight and is expected to have a minimal impact on traffic, transit, and bikes on Summer Street. There will be some parking restrictions on Summer Street to allow crews to perform their work safely. Signal equipment work will be done during the daytime and, similar to striping work, is not expected to have a significant impact on transportation on Summer Street. Signage, striping, and signal work will likely take several weeks.

Please visit the Summer Street Bus/Truck Lane Pilot Project website for more information.

Massport, in partnership with MassDOT and the City of Boston, is moving forward with the reconstruction of Cypher Street and E Street, with the long-term goal of creating truck lanes on Cypher Street that will help keep truck traffic off residential streets and improve safety for all roadway users. The scope of work includes full-depth pavement widening, structural pavement overlay, new sidewalks and curbing, new street lighting, new traffic signal systems, pedestrian crosswalks and accessibility ramps, a new grade separated cycle track, landscaping, soil remediation, and new pavement markings and signage in accordance with current state and federal standards.

To expedite the project and maintain a safe work zone, Cypher Street will be fully closed starting September 5 and will remain closed until June 2024. Detours will be established with electronic message boards advising motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. A project overview and maps of the detour routes are attached. More information can also be found on the Cypher Street Project website.

Terrace Bridge – slab edge waterproofing is underway, and will result in periodic lane closure with a police detail while it is being completed

Fire Alarm Testing – ongoing device testing underway, with horns and strobes initiated periodically on Monday – Saturday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. through the next 2 weeks

Landscape and Hardscape of sidewalk along the westbound side of Seaport Boulevard

Planter Landscape and Hardscape on World Trade Avenue from the Hotel turn-around to Seaport Boulevard bridge

Terrace Bridge installation of canopy finishes, concrete slab pours and paver install

Interior Finishes ongoing for drywall, doors, and reclaimed wood painting

Planter Landscape and Hardscape in the plaza

Façade GFRC Install on east & west apron

Exterior Envelope activities continue on the roof and exterior elevations working north to south during daytime

Construction Update

The South Station Air Rights Project will include the long-awaited completion of the South Station Transportation Center. This will create comfortable and convenient transfers to all modes of transit, with direct connections between the rail and bus terminal.

Construction Update – May 10

Construction began during the summer of 2021 on a new station entrance/headhouse to Courthouse Silver Line station. This new headhouse includes a new stair, elevator, and escalator on Seaport Boulevard in front of District Hall. The site perimeter will require pedestrian and bicycle detours into a portion of Seaport Boulevard. Construction is anticipated to be complete in late 2024 and result in a new accessible entrance to the Silver Line in the heart of the Seaport neighborhood.

The upcoming full closure of the Sumner Tunnel continues this summer. What was originally scheduled as a two-month, 24/7 closure similar to last year has now been significantly reduced.

The tunnel will be closed for work from Friday, July 5 to Monday, August 5. There will be additional weekend closures both before and after this month-long closure. 

Drivers are encouraged to use public transit and will have many discounted or free public transportation options during the full closure of the Sumner Tunnel Restoration Project.:

• Free MBTA Blue Line rides

• Free and reduced cost MBTA water ferry options: including free MBTA East Boston Ferry and Zone 1A fares on the Lynn and Winthrop Ferries

• Reduced MBTA Commuter Rail fares on the Newburyport-Rockport line

• Fare-free bus service for customers boarding key Chelsea bus routes, including the Silver Line 3.

• Discounted parking at select MBTA and Commuter Rail lots and garages

• On the RIDE, trips that begin and end within ¾ of a mile of the MBTA modes that are free will also be free from July 5 to August 5.

• Discounted tolls for Resident Discount Program participants

• Additional options for travelers to and from Logan Airport