REMINDER: Green Line B Branch Service Suspension Between Boston College and Babcock Street August 2 – 11

This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Green Line closure previously announced on July 17.

Following up on the previous announcement on July 17, the MBTA is today reminding riders that Green Line B branch service will be suspended between Boston College and Babcock Street every day for 10 days from August 2 through August 11. 

Free and accessible shuttle bus service will make stops between Boston College and Babcock Street. Shuttle buses will not service Allston Street, Griggs Street, or Packard’s Corner for accessibility reasons. More information is available at mbta.com/GreenLine.

There will be some motor vehicle lane closures or reductions along Commonwealth Avenue while work takes place throughout this time period. Additionally, the crosswalk at Warren Street and Commonwealth Avenue will be closed beginning August 2 for several days while work takes place at the grade crossing at this intersection. Wayfinding signage will be in place to help direct motor vehicle drivers and pedestrians. Members of the public are also encouraged to seek out MBTA personnel for more information on traversing these areas.

This service change is in place to support critical work as part of the MBTA’s Track Improvement Program. The Track Improvement Program will replace tracks and ties to alleviate speed restrictions along the line while crews maximize the outage by performing signal work and station amenity upgrades, including new lighting, painting, tiling, power washing, and more.

The important work accomplished during this Green Line B branch service suspension means riders will experience a more reliable trip with fewer unplanned service disruptions related to older tracks, older infrastructure, signal issues, or power problems. Riders will also be provided with a safer ride as a result of this state of good repair work. 

The MBTA understands how these service changes affect riders’ daily travels during this period, but we are committed to improving your travels long term with more reliable, timely, and safe service. We thank riders for their patience as we deliver this important work and for continuing to ride our system.

More information is also available through in-station signage and public announcements. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes. Riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts or to follow the MBTA on X (the site formerly known as Twitter) @MBTA for up-to-date service information.

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