Alerts

Riders are strongly encouraged to use the Middleborough, Kington, and Greenbush Commuter Rail lines for fare-free service between Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass, and South Station. Commuter Rail schedules are available on MBTA.com. Regular Commuter Rail fares will be collected for travel beyond Braintree.

Shuttle Locations:

JFK/UMass:
JFK/UMass Station Busway

North Quincy:
Northbound & Southbound 263 Hancock St (North Quincy Station)

Wollaston:
Northbound- Newport Ave (Newport Ave @ Brook St)
Southbound- 291 Newport Ave (Newport Ave @ Brook St)

Quincy Center:
Northbound- Burgin Pkwy @ Quincy Center Station
Southbound- 1250 Hancock St (Quincy Center Station)

Quincy Adams:
Northbound & Southbound - Quincy Adams Station

Braintree:
Northbound- Braintree Station Busway

Beginning November 29, the parking lot across from the station will close. Please use the garage or adjacent surface lot as an alternative.
The Quincy Adams Garage drop-off and pick-up location will remain at its location within Level 1B.
The garage will be PayByPhone / PayByPlate with no need to pay to exit. More information on how to pay for parking is available at MBTA.com/parking.

Affected routes:
Red Line

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, 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.

This work is also scheduled to take place beginning at 8:30 PM on Friday, February 14, through the end of service on Monday, February 17, President's Day.

Shuttle Stops:

Oak Grove:
Oak Grove Busway

Malden Center:
Northbound - West Busway
Southbound - East Busway (Commercial St)

Wellington:
Wellington Busway

Assembly:
Grand Union Blvd @ Foley St (Route 90 Bus Stop)

Sullivan Square:
Sullivan Square Upper Busway
Note:
Upper Busway will close each evening from 8:30 PM until the end of service. Buses will relocated to Lower Busway.

Community College:
New Rutherford Ave @ Austin St

North Station:
Haverhill St @ Causeway St

To exit, proceed to the end of the platform (follow signs for Orange Line and Government Center/Bowdoin) and use State Elevator 967 or 802 to access the Orange Line Oak Grove platform. At the Oak Grove platform, turn right, travel up the nearby ramp to the Blue Line Bowdoin platform, then proceed to the 60 State St lobby and use State Elevator 974. To board, cross State St, then proceed to the entrance at 60 State St and use State Elevator 974 to access the Bowdoin platform. At the Bowdoin platform, turn right and proceed down the ramp to the Oak Grove platform. At the Oak Grove platform, turn left, then use State Elevator 967 or 802 to access the Wonderland platform.

Accessibility:
Accessible van service will be available for Green Line stops between Copley/Back Bay and North Station.

Bus Alternatives:
Route 39 Bus will be free to ride between Heath Street and Copley/Back Bay. This route runs parallel to the Green Line E Branch
Route 57 Bus will be free to ride between Packard’s Corner and Kenmore.

Commuter Rail Alternatives:
Commuter Rail Worcester Line will be free to ride between Lansdowne, Back Bay, and South Station

Affected stops:
- 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.)
- Boylston (use Chinatown, 0.1 mi.)
- Arlington (use Chinatown, 0.4 mi.)
- Copley (use Back Bay, 0.2 mi.)
- Hynes Convention Center
- Kenmore
- Blandford Street
- Boston University East
- Boston University Central
- Amory Street
- Babcock Street
- Symphony (use Mass Ave 0.1 mi.)
- Northeastern University (use Ruggles 0.3 mi)
- Museum of Fine Arts (use Ruggles 0.3 mi)
- Longwood Medical Area
- Brigham Circle
- Fenwood Road
- Mission Park
- Riverway
- Back of the Hill
- Heath Street

Shuttle Stops and Locations:

Copley/Back Bay:
Eastbound - Stuart St @ Trinity Pl (Drop-Off Only)
Westbound - Back Bay Station on Dartmouth St (Pick-Up Only)

Hynes Convention:
Eastbound - 362 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Massachusetts Ave)
Westbound - 355 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Massachusetts Ave)

Kenmore:
Eastbound - 512 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St)
Westbound - 497 Commonwealth Ave in Mall (Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St)

Blanford:
Blandford Shuttle Stops TBD

Boston University East:
Eastbound - 610 Commonwealth Ave
Westbound - 675 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St)

Boston University Central:
Eastbound - 728 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ St. Mary's St)
Westbound - 735 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ St. Mary's St)

Amory St:
Eastbound - 940 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant St)
Westbound - 899 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St)

Babcock St:
Eastbound only - 1010 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St)

Affected lines:
Green Line B branch
Green Line C branch
Green Line D branch
Green Line E branch

To exit, proceed up the ramp to the busway lobby and use Kenmore Elevator 972 to access the busway. To board, cross Commonwealth Ave to the busway and use Kenmore Elevator 972.

Accessibility:
Accessible van service will be available for Green Line stops between Copley/Back Bay and North Station.

Bus Alternatives:
Route 39 Bus will be free to ride between Heath Street and Copley/Back Bay. This route runs parallel to the Green Line E Branch
Route 57 Bus will be free to ride between Packard’s Corner and Kenmore.

Commuter Rail Alternatives:
Commuter Rail Worcester Line will be free to ride between Lansdowne, Back Bay, and South Station

Affected stops:
- 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.)
- Boylston (use Chinatown, 0.1 mi.)
- Arlington (use Chinatown, 0.4 mi.)
- Copley (use Back Bay, 0.2 mi.)
- Hynes Convention Center
- Kenmore
- Blandford Street
- Boston University East
- Boston University Central
- Amory Street
- Babcock Street
- Symphony (use Mass Ave 0.1 mi.)
- Northeastern University (use Ruggles 0.3 mi)
- Museum of Fine Arts (use Ruggles 0.3 mi)
- Longwood Medical Area
- Brigham Circle
- Fenwood Road
- Mission Park
- Riverway
- Back of the Hill
- Heath Street

Shuttle Stops and Locations:

Copley/Back Bay:
Eastbound - Stuart St @ Trinity Pl (Drop-Off Only)
Westbound - Back Bay Station on Dartmouth St (Pick-Up Only)

Hynes Convention:
Eastbound - 362 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Massachusetts Ave)
Westbound - 355 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Massachusetts Ave)

Kenmore:
Eastbound - 512 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St)
Westbound - 497 Commonwealth Ave in Mall (Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St)

Blanford:
Blandford Shuttle Stops TBD

Boston University East:
Eastbound - 610 Commonwealth Ave
Westbound - 675 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St)

Boston University Central:
Eastbound - 728 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ St. Mary's St)
Westbound - 735 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ St. Mary's St)

Amory St:
Eastbound - 940 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant St)
Westbound - 899 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St)

Babcock St:
Eastbound only - 1010 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St)

Affected lines:
Green Line B branch
Green Line C branch
Green Line D branch
Green Line E branch

To exit, proceed up the ramp to the busway lobby and use Kenmore Elevator 972 to access the busway. To board, cross Commonwealth Ave to the busway and use Kenmore Elevator 972.

Accessibility:
Accessible van service will be available for Green Line stops between Copley/Back Bay and North Station.

Bus Alternatives:
Route 39 Bus will be free to ride between Heath Street and Copley/Back Bay. This route runs parallel to the Green Line E Branch
Route 57 Bus will be free to ride between Packard’s Corner and Kenmore.

Commuter Rail Alternatives:
Commuter Rail Worcester Line will be free to ride between Lansdowne, Back Bay, and South Station

Affected stops:
- 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.)
- Boylston (use Chinatown, 0.1 mi.)
- Arlington (use Chinatown, 0.4 mi.)
- Copley (use Back Bay, 0.2 mi.)
- Hynes Convention Center
- Kenmore
- Blandford Street
- Boston University East
- Boston University Central
- Amory Street
- Babcock Street
- Symphony (use Mass Ave 0.1 mi.)
- Northeastern University (use Ruggles 0.3 mi)
- Museum of Fine Arts (use Ruggles 0.3 mi)
- Longwood Medical Area
- Brigham Circle
- Fenwood Road
- Mission Park
- Riverway
- Back of the Hill
- Heath Street

Shuttle Stops and Locations:

Copley/Back Bay:
Eastbound - Stuart St @ Trinity Pl (Drop-Off Only)
Westbound - Back Bay Station on Dartmouth St (Pick-Up Only)

Hynes Convention:
Eastbound - 362 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Massachusetts Ave)
Westbound - 355 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Massachusetts Ave)

Kenmore:
Eastbound - 512 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St)
Westbound - 497 Commonwealth Ave in Mall (Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St)

Blanford:
Blandford Shuttle Stops TBD

Boston University East:
Eastbound - 610 Commonwealth Ave
Westbound - 675 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St)

Boston University Central:
Eastbound - 728 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ St. Mary's St)
Westbound - 735 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ St. Mary's St)

Amory St:
Eastbound - 940 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant St)
Westbound - 899 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St)

Babcock St:
Eastbound only - 1010 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St)

Affected lines:
Green Line B branch
Green Line C branch
Green Line D branch
Green Line E branch

To exit, proceed up the ramp to the busway lobby and use Kenmore Elevator 972 to access the busway. To board, cross Commonwealth Ave to the busway and use Kenmore Elevator 972.

Accessibility:
Accessible van service will be available for Green Line stops between Copley/Back Bay and North Station.

Bus Alternatives:
Route 39 Bus will be free to ride between Heath Street and Copley/Back Bay. This route runs parallel to the Green Line E Branch
Route 57 Bus will be free to ride between Packard’s Corner and Kenmore.

Commuter Rail Alternatives:
Commuter Rail Worcester Line will be free to ride between Lansdowne, Back Bay, and South Station

Affected stops:
- 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.)
- Boylston (use Chinatown, 0.1 mi.)
- Arlington (use Chinatown, 0.4 mi.)
- Copley (use Back Bay, 0.2 mi.)
- Hynes Convention Center
- Kenmore
- Blandford Street
- Boston University East
- Boston University Central
- Amory Street
- Babcock Street
- Symphony (use Mass Ave 0.1 mi.)
- Northeastern University (use Ruggles 0.3 mi)
- Museum of Fine Arts (use Ruggles 0.3 mi)
- Longwood Medical Area
- Brigham Circle
- Fenwood Road
- Mission Park
- Riverway
- Back of the Hill
- Heath Street

Shuttle Stops and Locations:

Copley/Back Bay:
Eastbound - Stuart St @ Trinity Pl (Drop-Off Only)
Westbound - Back Bay Station on Dartmouth St (Pick-Up Only)

Hynes Convention:
Eastbound - 362 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Massachusetts Ave)
Westbound - 355 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Massachusetts Ave)

Kenmore:
Eastbound - 512 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St)
Westbound - 497 Commonwealth Ave in Mall (Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St)

Blanford:
Blandford Shuttle Stops TBD

Boston University East:
Eastbound - 610 Commonwealth Ave
Westbound - 675 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St)

Boston University Central:
Eastbound - 728 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ St. Mary's St)
Westbound - 735 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ St. Mary's St)

Amory St:
Eastbound - 940 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant St)
Westbound - 899 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St)

Babcock St:
Eastbound only - 1010 Commonwealth Ave (Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St)

Affected lines:
Green Line B branch
Green Line C branch
Green Line D branch
Green Line E branch

To exit, proceed to the end of the platform (follow signs for Orange Line and Government Center/Bowdoin) and use State Elevator 967 or 802 to access the Orange Line Oak Grove platform. At the Oak Grove platform, turn right, travel up the nearby ramp to the Blue Line Bowdoin platform, then proceed to the 60 State St lobby and use State Elevator 974. To board, cross State St, then proceed to the entrance at 60 State St and use State Elevator 974 to access the Bowdoin platform. At the Bowdoin platform, turn right and proceed down the ramp to the Oak Grove platform. At the Oak Grove platform, turn left, then use State Elevator 967 or 802 to access the Wonderland platform.

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.