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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.

To exit, use Courthouse Elevator 939 located at the opposite side of the lobby. To board, cross Seaport Blvd at Fan Pier Blvd and use Courthouse Elevator 939.

To exit, exit the train at Savin Hill, then take an Ashmont-bound train to Fields Corner and use Fields Corner Elevator 958. To board, use Fields Corner Elevator 958 to access the Ashmont platform. Take an Ashmont-bound train to Shawmut, then transfer to an Alewife-bound train.

To exit, use Harvard Elevator 821 located in the main lobby. To board, use Harvard Elevator 821 located at the corner of JFK St, Brattle St and Mass Ave (Harvard Sq).

To exit, use Harvard Elevator 973 located at the end of upper busway. To board, use Harvard Elevator 973 located at the corner of Brattle St and Brattle Sq.

At the street level, travel across the parking lot to the south lobby/busway. At the south lobby, use North Quincy Elevator 900 to reach the platform.

To exit, upon exiting the faregates, turn left and proceed to Oak Grove Elevator 745 to access the busway and parking lot. To board, proceed to the station entrance located near the busway and use Oak Grove Elevator 745 to access the lobby. Alternatively, customers may utilize Oak Grove Elevator 744 (Lobby to Washington St.) located at the entrance on Washington St.

Please use nearby Salem Elevator 996.

Please use nearby State Elevator 967.