Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project

Tobin Bridge and Boston skyline at sunset

Work on the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project began April 1, 2019.

This work required ramp and lane closures in Chelsea. During these closures, inbound Silver Line SL3 fares were waived from all stops in Chelsea, and riders could use Charlie Cards and Charlie Tickets on the Commuter Rail between North Station and Chelsea.

Ramp closures, lane closures, and project-related delays to bus routes 111, 426, and 428 have now ended. The project is expected to be complete by the end of October 2021.

Normal fare collection will resume on the Silver Line and Commuter Rail on November 1, 2021.

Building a Better T

As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.

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111 Bus Alternatives

Commuter Rail

For service to downtown Boston, or connections to or from the Green or Orange lines, we recommend taking the Commuter Rail.

Fares

For a limited time, riders can use their CharlieCards to travel between Chelsea and North Station—a 10-minute trip. Just show your CharlieCard to the conductor. Parking is not available at Chelsea Station.

As of November 1, 2021, a fare of $2.40 or a valid Commuter Rail pass will be required. Riders can pay using a CharlieTicket or mTicket.

Commuter Rail Zone 1A fares are as follows:

One-way: $2.40
Round trip: $4.80
Monthly pass: $90.00

For service to downtown Boston, or connections to or from the Green or Orange lines, we recommend taking the Commuter Rail.

Fares

As of November 1, 2021, a fare of $2.40 or a valid Commuter Rail pass will be required. Riders can pay using a CharlieTicket or mTicket.

Commuter Rail Zone 1A fares are as follows:

One-way: $2.40
Round trip: $4.80
Monthly pass: $90.00

SL3

For connections to or from the Blue Line, Red Line, or Commuter Rail, we recommend taking the SL3.

The SL3 picks up at Chelsea, Bellingham Square, Box District, and Eastern Ave stations for service to Airport Station on the Blue Line, or to South Station for Red Line, Commuter Rail, and other Silver Line connections.

Fares

Inbound SL3 fares have been waived from Chelsea, Bellingham Square, Box District, and Eastern Avenue for the duration of construction. Fare collection for inbound SL3 trips will resume on November 1, 2021, and a fare of $2.40 or a valid pass will be required.

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For connections to or from the Blue Line, Red Line, or Commuter Rail, we recommend taking the SL3.

Fares

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Subway

For Blue Line service, take the 114, 116, or 117 to Maverick, or the SL3 to Airport Station.

For Red Line service, take the SL3 to South Station.

The SL3 picks up at Chelsea, Bellingham Square, Box District, and Eastern Ave stations in Chelsea.

For Orange Line service, take the 110 or 112 to Wellington Station. You can also drive to Wellington, daily parking rates are $9 on weekdays, $4 on weekends.

Fares

Monthly LinkPasses are valid for fare payment on the SL3, Red Line, Orange Line, and Blue Line. Monthly Local Bus passes are not valid on the SL3 or subway.

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For Blue Line service, take the 114, 116, or 117 to Maverick, or the SL3 to Airport Station.

For Red Line service, take the SL3 to South Station.

The SL3 picks up at Chelsea, Bellingham Square, Box District, and Eastern Ave stations in Chelsea.

For Orange Line service, take the 110 or 112 to Wellington Station. You can also drive to Wellington, daily parking rates are $9 on weekdays, $4 on weekends.

Fares

Monthly LinkPasses are valid for fare payment on the SL3, Red Line, Orange Line, and Blue Line. Monthly Local Bus passes are not valid on the SL3 or subway.

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426/428 Bus Alternatives

Commuter Rail

For service to downtown Boston, or connections to or from the Green or Orange lines, we recommend taking the Commuter Rail.

Lynn Station, located in Zone 2, is a 20 minute trip to North Station. Daily parking is available for $2.

Fares

Commuter Rail Zone 2 fares are as follows:

One-way: $7.00
Round trip: $14.00
Monthly pass: $232.00

Learn more about Commuter Rail fares

For service to downtown Boston, or connections to or from the Green or Orange lines, we recommend taking the Commuter Rail.

Lynn Station, located in Zone 2, is a 20 minute trip to North Station. Daily parking is available for $2.

Fares

Commuter Rail Zone 2 fares are as follows:

One-way: $7.00
Round trip: $14.00
Monthly pass: $232.00

Learn more about Commuter Rail fares

Bus routes

For service to downtown Boston, or connections to or from the Green or Orange lines, we recommend Express Bus routes 450 or 426.

These buses travel through the Sumner and Callahan tunnels. During peak travel times, they may take longer due to traffic.

Fares

Express Bus fares are as follows:

One-way: $4.25
Round trip: $8.50
Monthly pass: $136.00

Monthly Express Bus passes are valid on all Express and Local Bus routes, as well as on the subway. Monthly LinkPasses and Monthly Local Bus passes are not valid on Express Buses.

Learn more about bus fares

For service to downtown Boston, or connections to or from the Green or Orange lines, we recommend Express Bus routes 450 or 426.

These buses travel through the Sumner and Callahan tunnels. During peak travel times, they may take longer due to traffic.

Fares

Express Bus fares are as follows:

One-way: $4.25
Round trip: $8.50
Monthly pass: $136.00

Monthly Express Bus passes are valid on all Express and Local Bus routes, as well as on the subway. Monthly LinkPasses and Monthly Local Bus passes are not valid on Express Buses.

Learn more about bus fares

Subway

For Orange Line service, take the 430 bus from Saugus to Malden Center.

For Blue Line service, take Local Bus routes 110, 116, 117, 411, 429, 441, 442, 455, or Express route 426W to Wonderland station.

You can also drive to Wonderland. Daily parking rates are $7 on weekdays, $2 on weekends.

Live information on parking availability is shared on the large digital billboard on the north-facing side of Wonderland garage, or from @MBTA_Parking on Twitter.

Fares

If you have a Monthly Express Bus pass, it is valid for fare payment on the subway, Local Bus, and any other Express Bus route. Monthly Local Bus passes are not valid for Express Bus or subway fares.

Learn more about subway fares

For Orange Line service, take the 430 bus from Saugus to Malden Center.

For Blue Line service, take Local Bus routes 110, 116, 117, 411, 429, 441, 442, 455, or Express route 426W to Wonderland station.

You can also drive to Wonderland. Daily parking rates are $7 on weekdays, $2 on weekends.

Live information on parking availability is shared on the large digital billboard on the north-facing side of Wonderland garage, or from @MBTA_Parking on Twitter.

Fares

If you have a Monthly Express Bus pass, it is valid for fare payment on the subway, Local Bus, and any other Express Bus route. Monthly Local Bus passes are not valid for Express Bus or subway fares.