Codman Yard Expansion and Improvements
We’re upgrading Codman Yard to support the all-new fleet of modern and spacious Red Line vehicles.
- Contract awarded: July 2022
- Construction start: Spring 2023
- Projected completion: Spring 2026
- Budget: $116.6 million
- Status: 15% complete
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.
Project Features
The improvements to Codman Yard will provide additional vehicle storage and help crews move trains through the yard more safely and easily. It will feature:
- Six new storage tracks
- Radio-controlled snow melters for the third rail
- Upgraded crossover, bypass track, and walkways
- New inspection pit and rehabilitated vehicle wash
- New CCTV system, fencing, and neighborhood-friendly efficient LCD lighting
- Improved entrance on Gallivan & Hillsdale
- Upgraded signal components for potential future signalization of the yard
Rider Benefits
- Improved service reliability and safety
- Added vehicle capacity
Neighborhood Benefits
- Improved safety and security of the yard
- Less light spillover
- Less noise from trains
- Reduced vehicle idling in front of residences
Neighborhood Impacts During Construction
Noise and Traffic
Throughout the project, crews will use Hillsdale St, Gallivan Blvd, and Hutchinson St to deliver materials to Codman Yard.
We are aware of the increased construction traffic that will move through the neighborhood and will monitor disruptions to the area appropriately.
Pest Management
The contractor has developed an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan with environmentally friendly pest control strategies, including:
- Keeping the area clean
- Setting traps and monitoring devices
- If needed, using pesticides with the lowest potential hazard to humans, pets, and the environment
Learn more about pest management at Codman Yard (PDF, 631 KB)
Photo Gallery
A rendering of the view from Gallivan Blvd in Dorchester, MA. Final conditions may differ.
A rendering of the view from Gallivan Blvd in Dorchester, MA. Final conditions may differ.
A rendering of the view from Huron Circle in Dorchester, MA. Final conditions may differ.
A rendering of the view from Huron Circle in Dorchester, MA. Final conditions may differ.
A rendering of the view from Huron Circle in Dorchester, MA. Final conditions may differ.
Red Line vehicles are stored on storage tracks at Codman Yard. We are installing six new storage tracks to accommodate the new vehicles and upgrading the existing infrastructure to bring the yard to a State of Good Repair.
Codman Yard will be upgraded to accommodate new and expanding Red Line fleet.
Past Events
Downloads
- Construction Update: October 26 – November 15, 2024 (PDF, 298 KB)
- Construction Update: October 5 – 25, 2024 (PDF, 298 KB)
- Construction Update: September 14 – October 4, 2024 (PDF, 302 KB)
- Construction Update: August 24 – September 13, 2024 (PDF, 1.5 MB)
- Construction Update: August 3 – 23, 2024 (PDF, 310 KB)
- Construction Update: February 2023 (PDF, 447 KB)
- Pest Management Plan (PDF, 631 KB)
Contact Us
For questions or comments related to this project, please send an email to publicengagement@mbta.com.
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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.