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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 board or exit, use Haymarket Elevator 903 to travel between the Oak Grove platform and the Congress St lobby. To transfer to the Green Line, take Haymarket Elevator 903 to the Congress St lobby, then use Haymarket Elevator 904 to access the Forest Hills platform. At the Forest Hills platform, proceed to the end of platform and take Haymarket Elevator 905 to the Orange Line underpass, then proceed to the end of the hallway and use Haymarket Elevator 906 to access the Green Line platform.

To exit, exit the train at Copley, then cross Boylston St to the westbound platform. Take a Boston College, Cleveland Circle or Riverside-bound train to Kenmore and use Kenmore Elevator 971. See station personnel at the Copley westbound lobby to gain entry at the faregate. To board, use Kenmore Elevator 971 to access the westbound platform. Take a Cleveland Circle or Riverside-bound train one stop, then proceed to the eastbound platform and transfer to an eastbound train.

To exit when traveling on a Cleveland Circle or Riverside-bound train, exit the train at the first stop after Kenmore. Proceed to the eastbound platform, then take an eastbound train to Kenmore and use Kenmore Elevator 972. To exit when traveling on a Boston College-bound train, exit the train at Boston University East. Proceed to the eastbound platform, then take an eastbound train to Kenmore and use Kenmore Elevator 972. To board, use Kenmore Elevator 972 to access the eastbound platform. Take a eastound train to Copley, then cross Boylston St to the westbound platform and transfer to an westbound train. See station personnel at the Copley westbound lobby to gain entry at the faregate.

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 State Elevator 967.

To exit, exit the bus at Courthouse and proceed to the Airport/Design Center/Chelsea platform, then take an SL1, SL2 or SL3 bus outbound to World Trade Center and use World Trade Center Elevator 936. To board, use World Trade Center Elevator 936 to access the Airport/Design Center/Chelsea platform. Take an SL1, SL2 or SL3 bus outbound to Silver Line Way, then proceed to the South Station platform and transfer to an inbound SL1, SL2 or SL3 bus.