Maverick Modernization

Maverick station is one of the remaining stations to be made accessible and refurbished as part of the Blue Line Modernization Program that began in the late 1990s. The project includes station modernization, the lengthening of platforms for the six-car trains, and accessibility for all with the addition of elevators at the Maverick Square head house and the new Lewis Mall head house. Four new escalators will be installed with two at the Lewis Mall head house and two at the Maverick Square head house. Other accessible features include detectable tile warnings along the platform edges, new LED signs, new speaker systems, and new stairs. Upgrades to the finishes, electrical, mechanical, communication and security systems within the station will also be performed. Limited areas of the tunnel exposed during construction will be repaired and waterproofed as part of this new work. Maverick Square will be reconstructed including new parking, crosswalks, lighting, signage, traffic signals, water and drainage piping, and landscaping. A dedicated busway is being installed for the MBTA buses.

Maverick Station construction began in late Fall of 2005. The project reached a milestone on September 22, 2007 when the new Lewis Mall entrance was temporarily opened to the public with two new escalators. The existing entrance in Maverick Square was demolished in November and now the construction of the new Maverick Square entrance is underway. The overall construction including two new elevators, is scheduled to be completed in late fall 2009.

Architects/Engineers for this project are DMJM Harris, Boston, Massachusetts.

The General Contractor is J.F. White Contracting Co. Framingham, Massachusetts.