REMINDER: Red Line Service Suspension Between JFK/UMass and Kendall/MIT August 19 – 25

This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Red Line closure previously announced on July 17. 

Following up on the previous announcement on July 17, the MBTA is today reminding riders that Red Line service will be suspended between JFK/UMass and Kendall/MIT every day for seven days from August 19 to August 25. 

The important work accomplished during this Red Line service suspension means riders will experience a more reliable trip with fewer unplanned service disruptions related to older tracks, older infrastructure, signal issues, or power problems. Riders will also be provided with a safer ride as a result of this state of good repair work.  

Free and accessible shuttle bus service will make stops between JFK/UMass and Kendall/MIT with the exception of Park Street and Downtown Crossing.  

• Riders heading southbound should instead disembark at Otis Street @ Summer Street and use the Winter Street concourse to travel between Downtown Crossing and Park Street.  
• Riders heading northbound should instead disembark at Federal Street @ Franklin Street and use the Winter Street concourse to travel between Downtown Crossing and Park Street.  

Accessible vans will also be available for on-demand transportation – riders should ask MBTA personnel for information and assistance. 

Shuttle buses will also serve State (on the Orange and Blue lines) and Haymarket (on the Orange and Green lines) for easier connections to other subway lines. There will be free fares with the fare gates open at JFK/UMass and Kendall/MIT. Riders are encouraged to consider fare-free Commuter Rail service between Braintree and South Station as well as between Porter and North Station. Riders can find complete information at mbta.com/RedLine. 

This service change is in place to support critical work as part of the MBTA’s Track Improvement Program. The Track Improvement Program will replace tracks and ties to alleviate speed restrictions along the line while crews maximize the outage by performing signal work and station amenity upgrades, including new lighting, painting, tiling, power washing, and more. 

The MBTA understands how these service changes affect riders’ daily travels during this period, but we are committed to improving your travels long term with more reliable, timely, and safe service. We thank riders for their patience as we deliver this important work and for continuing to ride our system. 

More information is also available through in-station signage and public announcements. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes. Riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts or to follow the MBTA on X (the site formerly known as Twitter) @MBTA for up-to-date service information.

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