May 8, 2022 |MBTA, News, Transportation

Blue Line Suspension between Airport and Bowdoin Extended Until Friday, May 13

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To complete additional work and finish scheduled work, Blue Line service will continue to be suspended until Friday, May 13, between Airport and Bowdoin stations with alternate shuttle bus and ferry services provided. Details regarding alternate shuttle bus service and ferry schedules are available at mbta.com/harbortunnel.

Riders should allow for extra commuting time and expect some delays in shuttle bus service. The MBTA apologizes in advance for these delays and appreciates the patience of its riders as work on the Blue Line is completed.

The previously scheduled Blue Line service suspension between May 12 and May 29 from Wonderland to Orient Heights stations to allow for work on the Suffolk Downs pedestrian bridge will be rescheduled to a later time with alternate dates to be provided soon. 

Rockport Line customers should note a change in service alternatives beginning tomorrow, May 9, through May 13 during upcoming construction work. Alternate service on the Rockport Line is as follows:

·       From May 9 to May 13, shuttle buses will operate from Rockport Line stations to Beverly station for continued service to Boston at North Station.

·       From May 14 to May 22, shuttle buses will operate from Rockport Line stations to Orient Heights station for connections to the Blue Line. Chelsea Station customers can use the Silver Line 3. 

·       From May 23 to June 5, trains will operate from Rockport Line stations to Beverly station with shuttle buses operating from Beverly to Orient Heights stations for connections to the Blue Line. Chelsea Station customers can use the Silver Line 3. Customers should note that the Gloucester Drawbridge opens on May 23. 

·       During the weekend of June 11-12, trains will operate from Rockport Line stations to Salem stations with shuttle buses operating from Salem to Orient Heights stations for connections to the Blue Line.

An updated Newburyport/Rockport Line schedule effective May 9 will be posted online soon.

For more information, visit mbta.com/harbortunnel, or connect with the T on Twitter @MBTA, Facebook/TheMBTA, or Instagram @theMBTA.