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Route 210 experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes due to traffic

Route 36 experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes due to traffic

Route 10 experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes due to traffic

Route 8 experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes due to traffic

Route 117 experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes

Route 1 experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes due to traffic

Providence Train 813 (1:43 pm from South Station) is operating 5-10 minutes behind schedule between Ruggles and Providence due to Train traffic.

Affected direction: Outbound

Franklin Train 711 (1:35 pm from South Station) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between Forest Hills and Forge Park/495.

Affected direction: Outbound

Route 69 experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes due to traffic

Route 426 experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes due to a disabled bus

Route 10 detoured due to construction. Connect at 88 E Newton St and W Dedham St @ Washington St.

Affected direction: Inbound Bypassed stops: E Newton St @ Harrison Ave E Newton St @ Washington St Connections: 88 E Newton St W Dedham St @ Washington St

Route 70 experiencing delays of up to 25 minutes due to traffic

Route 43 experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes due to traffic

Route 11 experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes due to traffic

Route 225 experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes due to traffic

Route 65 experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes due to traffic

Route 66 experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes

Route 38 detoured from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Mondays - Fridays beginning Monday, October 8 until further notice due to construction. No service to Park Street.

Outbound connections can be made at: Woodard Rd @ Wren St and 101 Anawan Ave opp Allenwood St Inbound connections can be made at: Woodard Rd @ Wren St and Anawan Ave @ Allenwood St Bypassed stops: Park St @ Gilmore Terr (outbound) Park St @ Gertrude Rd (outbound) Park St @ Woodard Rd (outbound) Park St @ Woodard Rd (inbound) Park St opp Gertrude Rd (inbound) 230 Park St opp Gilmore Terr (inbound)

Route 75 detoured due to construction: Connections can be made at Opp 700 Huron Ave & Concord Ave @ Trowbridge St

Affected direction: Outbound Bypassed stops: Bright Rd @ Washington St Bright Rd @ Glenn Rd Connections: Opp 700 Huron Ave Concord Ave @ Trowbridge St

Route 74 detoured due to road work on Bright Rd. Connect at 799 Concord Ave and Concord Ave @ Trowbridge St.

Affected direction: Outbound Bypassed stops: Blanchard Rd @ Glenn Rd Bright Rd @ Washington St Bright Rd @ Glenn Rd Connections: 799 Concord Ave Concord Ave @ Trowbridge St

Weekends, through December, Lowell Line service replaced by free bus shuttles connecting passengers to Wellington on the Orange Line due to PTC work. On Thanksgiving Day and the weekend of Nov. 24-25 regular weekend train service will operate.

Sunday, 11/18, street paving near Lowell Station is restricting access to the busway and parking lot. Passengers may alternatively consider North Billerica Station Inbound passengers will board a free bus shuttle that will make all stops on the Lowell Line except North Station. The bus will run to Wellington Station on the Orange Line for continued service into Boston. There will be no direct connection to North Station. Passengers will need to pay the subway fare at Wellington Station. Bus shuttles will depart Wellington at the time the train is regularly scheduled to depart North Station. Outbound passengers will need to allow additional travel time to Wellington Station to connect with the free bus shuttles.

Shuttle buses replace Red Line service between North Quincy and Braintree stations on Mondays - Thursdays from about 9:00 PM until the end of service through December 6.

These evening shuttles are scheduled to occur every Monday through Thursday nights from November 19 through December 6. This is to allow for work at both Wollaston and Quincy Center stations. The work scheduled for Thursday night, November 15, has been cancelled and regular train service will run. Regular train service will run on November 19-22 for the Thanksgiving holiday week. All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities. Regularly scheduled service will resume at the start of service the following day.

The stop at Washington St @ Webster Ave Inbound will be closed through Nov 20. Please board and alight at the temporary stop on Washington St @ Hawkins St located 250 feet to the west.

Affected routes: 86

Shuttle buses will replace Red Line service between Alewife and Harvard on weekends from November 10 to December 2 due to track work.

Buses replace train service between Alewife and Harvard in both directions on weekends from the start to the end of service. The diversion will allow maintenance crews to perform necessary rail, tie, and overall track work. Shuttling will occur on the following weekends: November 17-18 November 24-25 December 1-2 All shuttle bus stops are accessible to persons with disabilities. Please allow additional time for your commute. Regular train service will resume at the start of service on the following Mondays. Affected stops: Alewife Davis Porter Harvard

Shuttle buses will replace Green Line D Branch service between Kenmore and Reservoir on weekends through December 16 due to track and signal work.

Buses will replace train service between Kenmore and Reservoir from the start until the end of service on weekends through December 16. This diversion will allow maintenance crews to upgrade and replace track and signals along the D Branch. To learn more, please visit https://www.mbta.com/GreenLineD Shuttle buses will run on the following weekends: November 17-18 November 24-25 December 1-2 December 8-9 December 15-16 All shuttle bus stops are accessible to persons with disabilities. Please allow additional time for your commute. Please note, there will be NO shuttle bus service to Beaconsfield Station. Customers should use Reservoir (9 minute walk) or Dean Road on the C Branch (2 minute walk). Affected stops: Kenmore Fenway Longwood Brookline Village Brookline Hills Beaconsfield Reservoir

Alewife Elevator 813 (Platform to main lobby) unavailable through Spring 2019 to be replaced.

Please use Elevator 961 (Platform to Russell Field, Rindge Avenue) at the opposite end of the platform/lobby.

As of October 26, up to 300 spots in the rear lot of the Wellington Parking Lot will be closed through December 2018 due to construction.

Additional parking is available at the Station Landing Garage - 80 Station Landing, Medford

CT2 & Route 85 Notice & Stop Change: The CT2 & Route 85 will continue to service Main St @ Kendall Station in both directions until further notice.

Service to Ames Street stops is scheduled to begin in late December. Affected stops: Ames St @ Broadway (outbound) Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line (outbound) Ames St @ Main St (inbound) Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line (inbound)

The following stops will remain closed until late December mid fall: Ames St @ Broadway (outbound) and Ames St @ Main St (inbound). The CT2 will continue to service Main St @ Kendall Station in both directions until further notice.

Affected routes: CT2

Due to construction on the Tobin Bridge & N. Washington St, we anticipate delays to local bus Routes 111, 112, 114, 116, & 117. The Commuter Rail will accept CharlieCards between Chelsea & North Station to provide alternate service options for customers.

During MassDOT's construction on the Tobin Bridge and North Washington Street, the Commuter Rail will accept CharlieCards between Chelsea and North Station (on the Newburyport/Rockport Line) through summer 2019. The trip into North Station is approximately 12 minutes, and trains leave roughly every 30 minutes during peak hours. Schedule for Newburyport/Rockport is available here: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Newburyport/timetable Customers should show their CharlieCard to the conductor or fare inspector when asked. CharlieCards are available at Haymarket and other major stations between 7 AM and 7 PM (2:30 PM on Sundays at Haymarket). Please see a station agent for assistance or visit https://www.mbta.com/fares/charliecard for details.

Shuttle buses replace Red Line service between North Quincy and Braintree stations on Sundays - Thursdays from about 9:00 PM until the end of service from December 9 to January 17.

These evening shuttles are scheduled to occur every Sunday through Thursday nights from December 9 to January 17. This is to allow for work at both Wollaston and Quincy Center stations. Regular train service will run December 23-27 and December 30 - January 3 for the holidays. All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities. Regularly scheduled service will resume at the start of service the following day.

Route 39 detoured due to construction. Huntington Ave between Longwood Ave and Francis St. (outbound) will be closed. Inbound is regular route.

Connections can be made at Huntington Ave. at Evans Way as well as Huntington Ave. at Fenwood. Inbound is regular route. Please allow extra time due to possible delays in this area. It may also affect other routes in the area, #66, #60, #65 and #08, because of traffic delays on Tremont St., Longwood Ave. and Brookline Ave.

Elevators at ANDERSON/WOBURN are unavailable due to maintenance

For Inbound and Outbound customers desiring to exit at Anderson/Woburn, please notify the conductor and exit at Wilmington for shuttle bus service to Anderson/Woburn. For Inbound and Outbound customers desiring to enter at Anderson/Woburn, please see station personnel for shuttle bus service to Wilmington or to Reading on the Haverhill Line for parallel service. Please contact station personnel or the conductor for assistance.

The bus stop at Brookline Ave @ Park Dr has been temporarily relocated until December 15, 2018. The stop is in front of the Regal Cinemas at 201 Brookline Ave, approximately 220 feet north from the existing stop.

Affected routes: 8 19 60 65

As of October 19, Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave (inbound) stop will move to the far side of the intersection due to construction.

This stop move will be in effect through early 2020. Affected routes: 64 66 501 503

As of October 9, the Massachusetts Ave @ Lake St (inbound) stop is permanently closed as part of the Town of Arlington's Bus Priority Pilot program.

The bus stop on Massachusetts Ave @ Lake Street in front Capitol Theatre is now CLOSED permanently. Please board and alight at the new bus stop located in front of 190 Massachusetts Ave. Affected routes: 77 79 350

As of October 17, the Lynn St @ Beach St (inbound) stop will be temporarily closed for approximately 3 weeks due to construction.

For Route 108 (inbound), connections can be made at Beach St @ Lawrence St (about 750 feet away) For Route 109 (inbound), connections can be made Wesley St @ Lynn St (about 460 feet away) For Routes 119, 411, 426, 428, and 429 (inbound), connections can be made at Beach St @ Hancock Rd (about 300 feet away) Affected routes: 108 109 119 411 426 428 429

209 Revere Beach Pkwy (outbound) bus stop has permanently closed for pedestrian safety. Connections can be made at Revere Beach Pkwy @ Campbell Ave.

The Revere Beach Pkwy @ Campbell Ave bus stop is approximately 800 feet away along Revere Beach Prkwy on the far side of North Shore Road. Affected routes: 119

Park Street Escalator 320 (Government Center & North platform to Park Street) unavailable due to maintenance

Dedham Corp Center Parking Lot closed on weekends from 10:00 PM on Fridays through the end of service on Sundays beginning November 16 to allow for lot repaving.

The parking lot will be closed at 10:00 PM on Friday and re-open Monday morning on the following weekends: November 16-18 November 23-25 Vehicles left in the lot after 10:00 PM will be moved to the pick-up/drop-off area of Rustcraft Road.

Sullivan Square Parking Lot will remain closed through December 2018 due to construction.

Customers are encouraged to use the Station Landing Garage (74 Presidents Landing, Medford, MA), connected to Wellington Station. MBTA customers should park on Levels 6 - 8 and use the pedestrian bridge on Level 3 to access Wellington Station for Orange Line and bus connections. Garage cost is $5/day or $95/month. During the closure, pick-ups & drop-offs will be relocated to a dedicated right-hand lane on Maffa Way. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Questions and concerns contact: sullivanquestions@mbta.com

The following stop has been permanently closed:Revere Beach Pkwy opp N Shore Rd (inbound). Please use the next stop, at Tomasello Way, approximately 330 feet along Revere Beach Pkwy.

Affected routes: 119

Porter Escalator 510 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to paid lobby) unavailable due to maintenance

Beginning Monday, November 19, Beacon St @ Broadway (outbound) and Park St @ Williams St (outbound) stops will be reopened for Route 111 outbound service.

The Beacon Street off-ramp is scheduled to reopen on November 19 allowing service to resume at these stops. The temporary stop on 2nd Street will revert back to on street parking. Affected routes: 111

Davis Escalator 337 (College Avenue street to landing) unavailable due to maintenance

Massachusetts Ave @ Bay St stop moving from Wed Nov 7 through Tue Nov 20 due to construction

Beginning Wednesday, November 7 and lasting for 2 weeks, Massachusetts Ave @ Bay St stop moving to far side of Massachusetts Ave @ Bay St. Affected routes: 1

On weekdays, 10/15-11/30, bus shuttles will replace mid-day Fitchburg Line train service between Littleton and Wachusett stations due to rail tie replacement.

Please allow additional travel time as buses will depart earlier than scheduled train departure times. Amended schedules are available on the Fitchburg Line schedule page as well as on station posters. During this time, crews will replace approximately 30,000 rail ties. Affected trips: 403 (7:43 am from North Station) 405 (8:45 am from North Station) 412 (9:37 am from Wachusett) 407 (10:00 am from North Station) 414 (10:50 am from Wachusett) 409 (11:15 am from North Station) 416 (12:05 pm from Wachusett) 411 (12:45 pm from North Station) 418 (1:30 pm from Wachusett) 413 (1:55 pm from North Station) 420 (2:50 pm from Wachusett) 422 (4:05 pm from Wachusett)

The following stop has been permanently closed: Redstone Shopping Center (outbound) in front of the Target store. Service can be obtained approximately 500 feet away next to the Loui Loui Louisiana Seafood restaurant.

Affected routes: 132 325

Please board Worcester Train 515 (2:00 pm from South Station) on the outbound platform at Yawkey Station.

Affected direction: Outbound Affected stops: Yawkey

Please board inbound Worcester Line trains on the outbound platforms at Framingham through Wellesley Farms stations on weekdays from 3:30 pm until 7:45 pm.

Please follow these boarding instructions Monday - Friday unless noted otherwise or if operating on a holiday schedule. Please note that Train 596 (7:47 pm inbound from Yawkey) boards on the inbound platform at Yawkey Station. Affected direction: Inbound Affected stops: Framingham West Natick Natick Center Wellesley Square Wellesley Hills Wellesley Farms Affected trips: 520 (3:50 pm from Worcester) 522 (5:20 pm from Worcester) 524 (6:05 pm from Worcester) 592 (5:40 pm from Framingham) 594 (6:20 pm from Framingham) 596 (7:05 pm from Framingham)

Please board all peak inbound Worcester Line trains on the outbound platform at Yawkey weekdays from 3:30 pm until 7:30 pm.

Please follow these boarding instructions Monday - Friday unless otherwise noted or if operating on a holiday schedule. Affected direction: Inbound Affected stops: Yawkey Affected trips: 520 (3:50 pm from Worcester) 522 (5:20 pm from Worcester) 592 (5:40 pm from Framingham) 524 (6:05 pm from Worcester) 594 (6:20 pm from Framingham) 596 (7:05 pm from Framingham) 526 (7:20 pm from Worcester)

Please board all peak outbound Worcester Line trains on the inbound platforms at Wellesley Farms through Framingham stations weekdays from 3:30 pm until 7:45 pm.

Please follow these boarding instructions Monday - Friday unless noted otherwise or if operating on a holiday schedule. Affected direction: Outbound Affected stops: Wellesley Farms Wellesley Hills Wellesley Square Natick Center West Natick Framingham Affected trips: 517 (3:30 pm from South Station) 519 (4:20 pm from South Station) 591 (4:30 pm from South Station) 521 (5:00 pm from South Station) 593 (5:10 pm from South Station) 523 (5:40 pm from South Station) 595 (5:50 pm from South Station) 525 (6:15 pm from South Station) 527 (6:45 pm from South Station)

Green Line D branch notice: We are experiencing an issue with GPS tracking on D branch trains in the Newton area.

We are working with our vendor to solve GPS tracking on D branch trains in the Newton area. We have deactivated countdown clocks at some D branch stations so that we are not providing incorrect predictions. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.

North Station Elevator 941 (Lobby to Commuter Rail and Boston Garden) will remain closed until further notice due to construction of the Boston Garden Development.

If exiting, pass through the fare gates, walk the full length of the Green Line platform to use North Station Elevator 912 (lobby to Causeway Street). If boarding, cross Causeway Street to use North Station Elevator 912 (lobby to street) or travel one-tenth of a mile down Haverhill Street to the entrance located at the intersection of Haverhill Street and Valenti Way.

376 Ocean Ave (inbound) stop will be closed from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on October 15 - 18 each day due to a special event.

Connections can be made at: Ocean Ave @ Beach St Affected routes: 411

The Central Ave @ Broadway (inbound) stop (#5789) is permanently closed for public safety concerns.

For Route 110, connections can be made at Park Ave @ Park Avenue Busway Entrance. For Route 117, connections can be found 250 feet away on Broadway between the Park Avenue Busway and Fernwood Avenue. For Route 411, connections can be made at Broadway opp Fernwood Ave. Affected routes: 110 117 411

As of September 2018, the Western Ave @ Green St bus stop serves Routes 64, 70, 70A, and 91 at ALL TIMES during the service day.

Affected stops: Western Ave @ Green St (outbound)

As of September 27, Route 15 buses will pick up/drop off passengers in front of Berth 5 (Route 22) at the Ruggles Lower Busway during station construction.

Route 15 buses will load just before the incline to the station exit. Affected routes: 15

Andrew Elevator 872 (Unpaid lobby to street), Elevator 879 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to paid lobby), and Elevator 880 (Alewife platform to paid lobby) are out of service through spring 2019 while they are being replaced.

Customers looking to exit the Red Line at Andrew should exit at Broadway and utilize a station call box or see station personnel to request shuttle bus service to Andrew. Shuttle bus pick-up is located on the Dorchester Avenue side of Broadway Station. Customers looking to board at Andrew should utilize shuttle bus service to Broadway to make Red Line connections. The elevators are being taken out of service to facilitate a full replacement of the elevator lifts, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

Central Elevator 861 (Ashmont/Braintree Platform to Street) is out of service through Spring 2019 to allow for this unit to be replaced.

If exiting at Central Square, continue to Kendall Station and utilize free shuttle bus service to Central Square. The shuttle pick-up location is on Main St. near the station entrance for the Alewife platform. Please see station personnel or utilize a station call box to request the shuttle. If boarding at Central Square, utilize free shuttle bus for service to Kendall Station. The shuttle pick-up location is on Massachusetts Ave. near Elevator 861. Please see station personnel or utilize the station call box at street-level to request the shuttle. As an alternative, cross the street and take Elevator 860 to the Alewife-bound platform. Take the Red Line to Harvard Square and switch to an Ashmont-/Braintree-bound train.

Harvard Elevator 821 (Main Lobby to Harvard Square) is out of service through Spring 2019 to allow for this unit to be replaced.

Please use Harvard Square Elevator 973 at end of upper busway (Brattle Square at Brattle and Mount Auburn Streets).

State Street Elevator 802 (Oak Grove Platform to Forest Hills and Wonderland Platforms) unavailable due to maintenance

Please use adjacent State Street Elevator 967.

Quincy Center Elevator 810 (Red Line platform to lobby) is out of service through spring 2019.

Customers looking to exit the Red Line at Quincy Center should exit at Quincy Adams and utilize shuttle van service to Quincy Center. Customers looking to board at Quincy Center should utilize shuttle van service to Quincy Adams to make Red Line connections. Please see station personnel or utilize a station call box to request assistance. The elevator is being taken out of service to be repaired as part of the Wollaston Station Improvements & Quincy Center Garage Demolition Project. Click here for more information: www.mbta.com/wollaston

South St @ Taft Hill Terr (outbound) stop moving from the near side of the intersection to the far side to allow for safer boarding and offloading of passengers.

Affected routes: 14 27 30 34 35 36 37 40 50 51

As of August 14, High St @ Canal St - W Medford Sq (inbound) stop has moved to 422 High St due to street paving

This temporary service change in effect on August 14, 2017 will be maintained for approximately 8 to 12 months. Affected routes: 94 95 326

Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St (inbound) stop has temporarily moved to Commonwealth Ave @ Crowninshield Rd due to construction until further notice.

Affected routes: 57 57A

As of June 25, the Route 39 bus stop at Forest Hills Upper Busway has moved to Washington Street due to construction of the busway canopy.

Due to construction of the new Forest Hills upper busway canopy, Route 39 buses will pick up and drop off on Washington Street directly adjacent to the upper busway through Fall 2018. Customers exiting Forest Hill Station to the upper busway will turn right once outside the doors to the sidewalk for service. Affected stops: Forest Hills (inbound) Forest Hills (outbound) Affected routes: 39

The bus stops Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage and Alford St @ West St are temporarily closed until further notice due to construction. Passengers are advised to use Sullivan Station to alight.

Affected routes: 104 105 109

The bus stops at Summer St opp Melcher St (inbound) and Summer St @ Melcher St (outbound) are temporarily closed due to construction.

Connections can be made: Inbound- Summer Street @ WTC Summer Street @ Dorchester Ave Outbound- Summer St opp WTC Summer St @ South Station Affected routes: 4 7

E Berkeley St @ Harrison Ave (inbound - Stop #36538) is closed through June 2020, due to long-term construction.

Please utilize the stop at E Berkeley St @ Washington St (Stop #36541) for inbound service.

Route 41 detoured beginning Wednesday, September 20, due to Dudley Street sewer construction. Connect at Dudley St @ Magazine St and Dudley St @ Warren St.

Affected direction: Outbound Bypassed stops: Dudley St @ Hampden St Dudley St @ Adams St Dudley St @ Dearborn St Connections: Dudley St @ Magazine St Dudley St @ Warren St

Route 15 detoured beginning Wednesday, September 20, due to Dudley Street sewer construction. Connect at Dudley St @ Magazine St and Dudley St @ Warren St.

Affected direction: Inbound Bypassed stops: Dudley St @ Hampden St Dudley St @ Adams St Dudley St @ Dearborn St Connections: Dudley St @ Magazine St Dudley St @ Warren St

Route 34E detoured due to construction. Connect at:935 East St (outbound) and East St @ Main St (inbound).

Bypassed stops: Main St @ Glenwood St (outbound) Main St @ Stone St (inbound) Connections: 935 East St (outbound) East St @ Main St (inbound)

The pedestrian bridge at the Braintree Parking Garage will be closed through Summer 2020 due to construction.

For access to Braintree Station during this closure, travel down to the first floor and use the pedestrian crosswalk to enter the station at the street level. This closure is due to the South Shore Parking Garages Improvements and Renovations Project. The pedestrian bridge will be replaced by a new garage lobby featuring elevators and stairwells. Affected routes: Red Line 210 230 236 Middleborough/Lakeville Line Kingston/Plymouth Line

The pedestrian walkway near Kendall/MIT Station (inbound) is closed until further notice due to MIT construction.

Access to the Kendall/MIT Station will remain open and accessible on the Main Street side of the station throughout this construction. The pedestrian plaza between Carleton Street and Main Street in Kendall Square will be closed due to the construction of an underground garage. Customers are encouraged to utilize alternative paths to/from the station using the paths on Ames Street, Dock Street, or Wadsworth Street. Affected routes: Red Line

Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access.

Customers are advised that the pedestrian route for customers transferring from the Green and Orange Line exits at Causeway and Beverly St into North Station Commuter Rail will be moved slightly to accommodate ongoing construction work. After crossing Causeway St, pedestrians will use a protected walkway along the east side of Legends Way, directly abutting Portal Park. The walkway will include a barrier and kick-plate for blind and low vision passengers. As an alternative, customers may consider utilizing the west exit from North Station Commuter Rail due to congestion.

During the construction at Quincy Center, please use Hancock Street to pick-up or drop-off passengers.

Affected routes: Red Line

Routes 93 and 92 detoured until further notice every Sunday and Saturday from 07:00 AM to 07:00 PM

Connections can be made at Pearl St @ Congress St (Post Office Square). Affected stops: Devonshire St @ Milk St (inbound) Devonshire St @ Water St (inbound) Devonshire St @ Milk St (outbound)