October 2, 2022 |Breaking News, City of Lynn, MBTA, News, Transportation

MBTA: Lynn Station to Close on October 1 for Improvements

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The station will remain closed through the upcoming $72 million renovation project.

Riders may use shuttle bus service from Lynn to Swampscott until a temporary platform is built at Lynn, or Bus Routes 441/442 and 455 from Lynn to Wonderland for continued Blue Line subway service.

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The City of Lynn has launched a website dedicated to the station closure & updates. Please click here for more.

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Lynn Commuter Rail station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line will close on October 1, 2022, to address potential station deterioration issues. Seeking to take proactive measures to advance rider and employee safety, the MBTA is completely rebuilding the station as part of theLynn Commuter Rail Station Improvements Project. Following discussions with stakeholders and members of the community, alternate travel options during the station closure will include a free shuttle bus from Lynn to Swampscott station until a temporary platform is built. 

During the closure of Lynn station, I want to assure riders that alternate travel options will be available. Bus Routes 441/442 and 455 connect to Wonderland for Blue Line subway service. Additionally, a shuttle bus will operate between Lynn and Swampscott for riders who would like to board at Swampscott until a temporary platform is built. I want to thank our Lynn riders and the Lynn community for their continued patience as we make these critical upgrades, investments, and improvements at the station.

MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak

The MBTA’s Capital Programs team will continue public outreach and public engagement efforts as the MBTA moves toward the goal of safety improvements with the rebuilding of Lynn station. The MBTA will also host a virtual public meeting to discuss the work to be accomplished and details of the station closure. Details regarding the public meeting will be posted at mbta.com/events soon.

During the station closure, riders may use Bus Routes 441/442 and 455 from Lynn to connect to Wonderland station for continued Blue Line subway service into Boston. Riders may also use free shuttle bus service from Lynn station to Swampscott station. Although Swampscott is a Zone 3 station, Lynn riders who board at Swampscott may purchase Zone 2 tickets and passes. A temporary platform will also be constructed at Lynn and will serve Lynn station riders until station construction is complete. While buses will continue to operate at the station during the closure, bus stop areas may be moved to accommodate construction. Riders are encouraged to check mbta.com/Alerts for full information on service alternatives.

With $72,519,591 allocated in the MBTA’s FY23-27 Capital Investment Plan, the Lynn Commuter Rail Station Improvements Project includes modernization work as well as station upgrades. The Lynn Commuter Rail station closure is being advanced to address safety concerns about deteriorating conditions of the station and associated infrastructure, and to accelerate the station rehabilitation project. The closure will allow the MBTA to expedite existing conditions surveys, to finalize design activities, and to advance early demolition work. The new Lynn station will include a new high-level center-island platform and canopy; accessibility upgrades, including new ADA-compliant elevators at both ends of the platform; new stairs and ramp, signage, and wayfinding improvements; track improvements; and other associated infrastructure improvements. When complete, the station’s upgraded structure will improve safety, accessibility, and the customer experience.

The specific length of time for the station closure will be determined when the station design is fully complete, and the MBTA will communicate these details to riders as they become available.

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

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Below is a joint statement from Mayor Nicholson, Senator Crighton, and Representatives Cahill & Capano regarding the latest updates on the Lynn Commuter Rail Station:

We have been informed that the MBTA has made the decision to close the Lynn commuter rail station on October 1st. Safety continues to be our top priority and multiple issues cited by the MBTA have made this closure necessary.

We also understand the stress and inconvenience this puts on each resident and rider of the commuter rail. With these burdens in mind, we have worked with the T to ensure that proper mitigation will be offered to Lynn residents. We have requested the construction of a temporary platform to allow service to continue at the station while construction is ongoing. This request was approved by the MBTA and is in progress. In the interim, free shuttle buses will be provided from Lynn Station to Swampscott Station and Lynn riders will be able to board at Swampscott with a Zone Two pass.

This is a large reconstruction project that is anticipated to last at least three years. We will continue to work with the MBTA to ensure service disruptions are as minimal as possible and that Lynn gets the station we need for our future.

The above press releases were provided to us by the MBTA & Mayor Nicholson’s office.
Originally posted Sept. 16, 2022