Red Line Closure Travel Options
During this closure, we'll address speed restrictions as part of the Track Improvement Plan. We'll do additional work at each of the impacted stations, including lighting repairs, painting, and deep cleaning.
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ShuttleRed Line: Shuttle buses replace service between Broadway and North Quincy, through Nov 10, for track work. Commuter Rail will be free between Braintree and South Station. Ashmont riders can take a shuttle from Broadway to JFK/UMass for Ashmont service. MBTA.com/redline
Shuttles will extend from JFK/UMass to Ashmont the weekend of Nov 9 - 10.
Accessibility:
Accessible vans will be available, please see station personnel for assistance.
Shuttle Locations:
Broadway:
W. Broadway @ Broadway Station
Andrew:
Northbound - Station Busway
Southbound - 559 Dorchester Ave (Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St)
JFK/UMass:
All shuttles - Station Busway
North Quincy:
263 Hancock St (North Quincy Station)Updated: 11/6/2024 8:02 AM EST -
Shuttle UpcomingRed Line: Shuttle Buses replace service between Harvard and Broadway, November 18-24 for track work. Shuttles will not be directly servicing Park St or Downtown Crossing. Board shuttles at Haymarket or State. Commuter Rail alternatives are available.
Ashmont/Braintree bound passengers can also board shuttles at Otis St @ Summer St. Alewife bound passengers can board at Federal St @ Franklin St.
Commuter Rail Alternatives:
Trains will be fare-free between Porter Square and North Station & Braintree and South Station.
Shuttle Stops:
Harvard:
Southbound - 1279-1299 Mass Ave (Mass Ave @ Holyoke St)
Central:
Northbound - 565 Massachusetts Ave (Mass Ave opp. Pearl St)
Southbound - 598 Mass Ave (Mass Ave @ Pearl St)
Kendall/MIT:
Northbound - 55 Main St (Main St opp. Dock St)
Southbound - 292 Main St (Main St @ Hayward St)
Charles/MGH:
Northbound - 325 Cambridge St
Southbound - 326 Cambridge St (Cambridge St @ Lindall Place)
Haymarket:
Northbound - Congress St @ Haymarket Station
Southbound - Congress St @ New Sudbury St
State:
Northbound - Congress St @ State St
Southbound - Congress St opp. North St
Park Street:
Shuttle buses will not directly service Park St. Use Haymarket or State.
Downtown Crossing:
Northbound - 100 Federal St (Federal St @ Franklin St)
Southbound - Otis St @ Summer St
South Station:
Northbound - 216 Summer St (Summer St @ Atlantic Ave)
Southbound - Summer St @ Surface Rd
Broadway:
Northbound - Dorchester Ave @ Broadway Station
Southbound - W Broadway @ Broadway StationUpdated: 11/4/2024 1:47 PM EST
Accessibility Information
Shuttle Accessibility
All shuttle stops and vehicles are accessible. Shuttle buses may include accessible coach buses with stairs and lifts, or stair-free buses with ramps. Please be aware that during weekday peak periods, a majority of the shuttles may be high-floor coach buses.
Accessible Vans
Accessible vans are available for the following days and locations:
- November 5 – 8 for service between Broadway and North Quincy
- November 9 – 10 for service between Savin Hill station and the Savin Hill shuttle stop
Riders can ask any station personnel or use an MBTA station call box to request accessible van service.
Vans are equipped with ramps or lifts and provide station-to-station service.
Wait times vary based on a rider’s pick-up location and the van’s current location. A rider will be given an estimated pick-up time when they request the van.
Accessibility Policies
All MBTA employees and shuttle provider staff are required to honor all reasonable requests for assistance, including:
- Providing information or directions
- Providing sighted guide to and from shuttles and stations
- Getting a seat on a vehicle
- Deploying a shuttle bus ramp or lift
- Shuttle bus operators are required to clearly and loudly announce every station stop along each route.
- Service animals are welcome on all shuttle buses at any time.
- Any rider may request the use of an accessible van without question. Riders with disabilities may never be pressured or forced to use an accessible van instead of an accessible shuttle bus.
The RIDE
The RIDE will not be impacted by this closure.
Questions?
For questions, comments, or complaints about this closure, or to request a reasonable accommodation:
- Call Customer Support at 617-222-3200 (MA Relay 711).
- Share feedback online.
For questions or comments about accessibility, email the Department of System-Wide Accessibility at accessfeedback@mbta.com