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Routes: SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station, SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station, SL2-Design Center - South Station
Routes: SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station, SL2-Design Center - South Station
The escalator will remain out of service for the foreseeable future. This decision was made after a thorough inspection determined that corrosion on the escalator’s steel truss was so severe that it could not be repaired further and that a complete replacement of the escalator would be required. Replacing the escalator at this location requires a more extended unit meeting modern escalator safety requirements. This longer unit will require significant alteration to the station entrance to meet code requirements. The MBTA has currently begun design work to understand what station upgrades will be needed.
Due to these complexities, we expect the escalator will remain out of service for a significant time. We recognize the challenges this poses to our riders, and please know we are working to identify a solution as quickly as possible. In the meantime, Government Center Station, which is fully accessible and serves the Blue Line, is under a quarter-mile from Bowdoin Station.
Route: Blue Line
Route: Red Line
Route: Haverhill Line
Route: Orange Line
Route: Haverhill Line
Route: Orange Line
To exit: get off the train at Tufts Medical Center. Go to the Washington St exit. At street level, cross Washington St. Take a Silver Line SL4 (South Station) or SL5 (Downtown) bus to Washington St and Essex St (Chinatown Station). Alternatively, if possible, travel 0.2 miles north on Washington St to Chinatown Station.
To board: go to the Silver Line SL5 bus stop at Washington St and Essex St. Take an SL5 (Downtown) bus to Tufts Medical Center (stay on bus past the Temple Pl stop).
Alternate route: travel 0.2 miles south on Washington St to Tufts Medical Center.
Route: Orange Line
Route: Red Line
Route: Orange Line
Route: Red Line
Routes: SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station, SL2-Design Center - South Station, SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station, Red Line
Please use nearby Winchester Center Elevator 748.
Route: Lowell Line
To travel from the North Station platform to the Fitchburg platform, travel east on Maple St towards Main St. At Main St., turn left and continue to Railroad St. At Rairoad St., turn lefr and continue to the station, where a ramp to the Fitchburg platform is located next the small parking lot. To travel from the Fitchburg platform to the North Station platform, travel to the east end of the platform and proceed down the ramp to the small parking lot. Continue east on Railroad St. to Main St. At Main St., turn right and continue to Maple St. At Maple St., turn right and continue to the walkway that leads to the platform.
Route: Fitchburg Line
Route: Framingham/Worcester Line
To exit: Go to the north end of the platform. Take the ramp to the parking lot.
To board: Take the path near the accessible drop-off/pick-up area. Take the ramp to the platform.
Route: Fall River/New Bedford Line
Route: Red Line
Route: Orange Line
To exit when coming from Boston/Cambridge, take an Ashmont-bound train to JFK/UMass, exit onto the Ashmont platform, and use JFK/UMass Elevator 831. To exit when coming from Quincy/Braintree, exit the train at Andrew, then take an Ashmont-bound train to JFK/UMass and use JFK/UMass Elevator 831. To board, use JFK/UMass Elevator 831 to access the Ashmont Branch platform. Take an Alewife-bound train to Andrew, then transfer to an Ashmont-bound train.
Route: Red Line
Please use nearby Porter Elevator 987 to access the Red Line platforms or lobby.
Route: Red Line
Route: Orange Line
Route: Orange Line
Routes: 71-Watertown Square - Harvard Station, 75-Belmont Center - Harvard via Huron Avenue, 77-Arlington Heights - Harvard Station, 78-Arlmont Village - Harvard Station, 86-Harvard Square - Reservoir Station, 96-Medford Square - Harvard Station, Red Line, 109-Linden Square - Harvard Square via Sullivan, 74-Belmont Center - Harvard via Concord Avenue, 73-Waverley Square - Harvard Station, 66-Harvard Square - Nubian Station
Route: Blue Line
Please use nearby Magoun Square Elevator 767.
Routes: B-Green Line B, C-Green Line C, E-Green Line E
Affected direction: Outbound
Affected stops:
Readville
Affected stops:
Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd (outbound)
Mt Auburn St @ Sparks St (outbound)
Mt Auburn St opp Sparks St (inbound)
Routes: 71-Watertown Square - Harvard Station, 73-Waverley Square - Harvard Station
Routes: Franklin/Foxboro Line, Greenbush Line, Kingston Line, Needham Line, Fall River/New Bedford Line, Providence/Stoughton Line, Framingham/Worcester Line
-Extra staff will be onsite to assist.
-Visit MBTA.com/CRGATES for more information.
-Fairmount Line riders paying with a CharlieCard must validate their fare before entering or exiting the fare gates.
-If your trip begins at South Station, validate your CharlieCard at the fare vending machines near the station's ticket office. You'll then be able to tap your CharlieCard at the gate.
-If your trip ends at South Station, you'll need to see a conductor onboard or staff on the station platform to get an exit ticket. You'll scan this ticket at a reader to exit the gate.
-Fairmount Line Zone 1A stations will receive new Fare Vending Machines for CharlieCard validation for Commuter Rail use.
Route: Fairmount Line
Affected direction: Outbound
Affected stops:
W 7th St @ E St
W 7th St @ F St
W 7th St @ Dorchester St
Route: 11-City Point - Chauncy Street & Summer Street
Accessibility:
All shuttle buses will be accessible.
Fare-Free Commuter Rail Alternative:
Riders can use the Franklin/Foxboro, Needham, or Providence/Stoughton Lines fare-free for service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay and South Station. The trip between Forest Hills and Back Bay on the Commuter Rail is approximately 10 minutes. Regular fares will apply to travel beyond Forest Hills.
Travel Time:
Riders using shuttle bus service should budget extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Forest Hills should allow for at least 20 minutes of travel in addition to their regular commute.
Shuttle Bus Stops:
Jackson Square:
Columbus Ave @ Amory St (1579 Columbus Ave)
Stony Brook:
Northbound - Stony Brook Station
Southbound - Amory St @ Boylston St (207 Amory St)
Green Street:
Northbound - Amory St @ Green St (420 Amory St)
Southbound - Green St Station (465 Amory St)
Forest Hills:
Forest Hills Station (Lower Busway)
Route: Orange Line
Accessibility:
All shuttle buses will be accessible.
Fare-Free Commuter Rail Alternative:
Riders can use the Franklin/Foxboro, Needham, or Providence/Stoughton Lines fare-free for service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay and South Station. The trip between Forest Hills and Back Bay on the Commuter Rail is approximately 10 minutes. Regular fares will apply to travel beyond Forest Hills.
Travel Time:
Riders using shuttle bus service should budget extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Forest Hills should allow for at least 30 minutes of travel in addition to their regular commute.
Shuttle Bus Stops:
Back Bay:
Northbound/Southbound - Back Bay Station (165 Dartmouth St)
Massachusetts Avenue:
Northbound - Columbus Ave @ Mass Ave (584 Columbus Ave)
Southbound - Columbus Ave @ Mass Ave (585 Columbus Ave)
Ruggles:
Northbound - Ruggles Station (Upper Busway)
Southbound - Columbus Ave @ Melnea Cass Blvd.
Roxbury Crossing:
Route: Orange Line
Additional Travel Time:
Riders using shuttle buses should budget extra time. For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Ashmont should budget at least an additional 40 minutes of travel in additional to their regular commute.
Commuter Rail Alternatives:
Riders are strongly encouraged to use the Fall River/New Bedford, Kingston, and Greenbush (Old Colony) Commuter Rail lines for fare-free service between Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass, and South Station. Regular fares will be collected for trips beyond Braintree.
Accessibility:
Accessible van service will be available between the Savin Hill headhouse and the shuttle stop, and between Broadway and Ashmont. Vans can be requested by MBTA personnel or by a station call box.
Shuttle Locations:
Broadway:
W. Broadway @ Broadway Station
Andrew:
Northbound - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St
Southbound - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St
JFK/UMass:
All shuttles - Outer Busway
Savin Hill:
Northbound- Dorchester Ave @
Route: Red Line
Affected direction: Outbound
Affected stops:
Oxford St @ Washington St
Oxford St @ Market St
Route: 429-Northgate Shopping Center - Central Square, Lynn
Affected direction: Outbound
Affected stops:
Tremont St opp St Mary's High School
Market St @ Tremont St
Route: 435-Liberty Tree Mall - Central Square, Lynn via Peabody Square
Routes: 435-Liberty Tree Mall - Central Square, Lynn via Peabody Square, 441/442-Marblehead - Wonderland Station, 442-Marblehead - Wonderland Station via Humphrey Street, 455-Salem Depot - Wonderland Station, 456-Salem Depot - Central Square, Lynn, 436-Liberty Tree Mall - Central Square, Lynn via Goodwin Circle, 439-Nahant - Wonderland Station, 441-Marblehead - Wonderland Station via Paradise Road, 426-Central Square, Lynn - Haymarket or Wonderland Station, 429-Northgate Shopping Center - Central Square, Lynn
Route: Boat-F1
Routes: SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station, Fairmount Line, Foxboro Event Service, SL2-Design Center - South Station, Franklin/Foxboro Line, Red Line, Kingston Line, Fall River/New Bedford Line, Framingham/Worcester Line, Greenbush Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
Route: Boat-F1
Affected routes:
70
Route: 70-Market Place Drive or Waltham Center - University Park
Bypassed stops:
Crescent Ave @ Orchard St (inbound)
Crescent Ave @ Webster St (inbound)
Crescent Ave @ Summer St (inbound)
Crescent Ave @ Winthrop Pkwy (inbound)
Endicott Ave opp Bradstreet Ave (inbound)
200 Endicott Ave (inbound)
Endicott Ave @ Waterview Ave (inbound)
Endicott Ave @ Leverett Ave (inbound)
Endicott Ave @ Atlantic Ave (inbound)
Route: 119-Northgate Shopping Center - Beachmont Station
Affected direction: Inbound
Affected stops:
Main St @ Union St
Main St @ Harvard St
Main St @ City Sq
Route: 92-Sullivan Square Station - Downtown via Main Street
Affected stops:
Meridian St @ Havre St (outbound)
Meridian St @ Saratoga St (outbound)
Lexington St @ Marion St (outbound)
Lexington St @ Brooks St (outbound)
Lexington St @ Putnam St (outbound)
Lexington St @ Prescott St (outbound)
Lexington St @ Shelby St (outbound)
E Eagle St @ Chelsea St (outbound)
Eagle St @ Lexington St (inbound)
Lexington St @ Prescott St (inbound)
Lexington St @ Putnam St (inbound)
Lexington St @ Brooks St (inbound)
Lexington St @ Marion St (inbound)
Lexington St @ Meridian St (inbound)
Meridian St @ Liverpool St (inbound)
Meridian St @ Havre St (inbound)
Route: 121-Wood Island Station - Maverick Station
Affected lines:
Fall River/New Bedford Line
Route: Fall River/New Bedford Line
Scheduled to complete sometime in 2027, the Reconstruction of Foster Street includes widening and resurfacing with the addition of bicycle lanes.
Route: Fitchburg Line
There are accessible mini-high platforms at the Western end of both the Track 1 and Track 2 sides. However, the existing pedestrian path between the two sides is long and includes steep slopes, especially on the Crest Road bridge over the tracks. Designs are underway to provide for a fully compliant pathway.
Route: Framingham/Worcester Line
Route: Orange Line
Affected lines:
Providence/Stoughton Line
Foxboro (Special Events)
Routes: Foxboro Event Service, Providence/Stoughton Line
Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.
Route: Orange Line
Affected routes:
426
429
435
441
442
455
Routes: 426-Central Square, Lynn - Haymarket or Wonderland Station, 429-Northgate Shopping Center - Central Square, Lynn, 435-Liberty Tree Mall - Central Square, Lynn via Peabody Square, 441-Marblehead - Wonderland Station via Paradise Road, 441/442-Marblehead - Wonderland Station, 442-Marblehead - Wonderland Station via Humphrey Street, 455-Salem Depot - Wonderland Station
Affected routes:
89
101
Routes: 101-Malden Center Station - Sullivan Square Station via Winter Hill, 89-Clarendon Hill or Davis Station - Sullivan Square Station, 89/93-Clarendon Hill - Haymarket Station
Affected routes:
70
Route: 70-Market Place Drive or Waltham Center - University Park
Affected routes:
77
96
Routes: 77-Arlington Heights - Harvard Station, 96-Medford Square - Harvard Station
Silver Line buses will be operating on surface roads due to maintenance work in the Transitway.
Please note: Real-time tracking for Silver Line buses may be inaccurate at times during this diversion. Customers should use the MBTA Go app, subscribe to T Alerts, or check our website for the latest service information.
MBTA Go App: MBTA.com/GoApp
T Alerts Sign Up: alerts.mbta.com
Schedules: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/bus
Street Level Stop Locations:
Connections for South Station can be made on Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
Connections for World Trade Center Station can be made on Congress St @ World Trade Center Station
Connections for Courthouse Station can be made on Seaport Blvd @ Farnsworth St
All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities.
Affected stops:
South Station Silver Line - Outbound (outbound)
Courthouse - Outbound (outbound)
World Trade Center - Outbound (outbound)
Silver Line Way after Manulife Building (outbound)
Silver Line
Routes: SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SL2-Design Center - South Station, SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station
Affected stops:
Hingham
Route: Boat-F1