Green 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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Suspension UpcomingGreen Line: No train service between Medford/Tufts, Union Square, and Park St, December 6 - 20, for track work. Use shuttle buses between Medford/Tufts & North Station. Use the Orange Line downtown. Shuttles will not service Union Sq - use Routes 86 & 91.
C Branch eastbound service will be terminating at Kenmore. Riders can take any westbound B or D Branch train to Kenmore to board a train towards Cleveland Circle.
Accessible vans will be available upon request. Please speak with station personnel for assistance.
Shuttle stops:
Medford/Tufts:
College Ave @ Boston Ave
Ball Square:
Northbound - Ball Sq Station (Boston Ave @ Broadway)
Southbound - Ball Sq Station (Broadway @ Boston Ave)
Magoun Square:
Northbound - 525 Medford St (Medford St @ Broadway)
Southbound - 532 Medford St (Medford St @ Broadway)
Gilman Square:
Northbound & Southbound - Medford St @ School St
East Somerville:
Northbound - McGrath Hwy @ Alston St
Southbound - Medford St @ Washington St
Union Square:
No shuttle buses. Use Route 91 from December 6 - 20, Route 86 from December 6 - 14, and Route 109 from December 15 - 20
Lechmere:
Northbound & Southbound - Lechmere Busway
Science Park/West End:
Northbound - Nashua Street Park
Southbound - 6 Whittier Place (Martha Rd @ Whittier Place)
North Station:
Northbound - Nashua St @ Red Auerbach Way
Subway Connections:
- North Station (Transfer within Station to Orange Line)
- Haymarket (Transfer within Station to Orange Line.)
- Government Center (use State, 0.2 mi.)
- Park Street (use Downtown Crossing, 0.2 mi.)Updated: 11/30/2024 12:00 AM EST
Union Square Service
Shuttles will not service Union Square station. Use these options instead:
- December 6 – 20: Bus routes 85, 87, and 91; CT2 (weekdays only); or shuttle service at East Somerville station
- December 6 – 14: Route 86
- December 15 – 20: Route 109, which replaces Route 86 service between Harvard and Sullivan Square
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.
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.
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