Boston MBTA Shutdowns 2026

June 6, 2026 – May 18, 2029

Green Line E Branch service will bypass Symphony Station from June 6, 2026, to May 18, 2029 for accessibility improvements. Trolleys will operate through Symphony in both directions but will not stop.

• Riders can board or disembark at Northeastern University or Prudential, which are 0.3 miles away from Symphony. 

• Riders may instead utilize Orange Line service at Massachusetts Avenue, 0.1 miles from Symphony.

• Riders may instead utilize parallel Route 39 bus service.

Green Line service will be suspended between Government Center and Babcock Street on the B branch, Government Center and Kenmore on the C branch, North Station and Kenmore on the D branch, and Heath Street and North Station on the E Branch during the following dates:

 

• The weekend of September 19 – 20
• For nine consecutive days, September 26 – October 4
• Riders using shuttle bus service should budget ample extra travel time. For example, a rider travelling to Park Street from Boston College should budget at least an additional 25 minutes of travel in additional to their regular commute. 
  
   
• B Branch: Free and accessible shuttle buses will operate between Babcock Street and Back Bay. 
  
   
  • Riders can connect to the Orange Line at Back Bay for continued service through downtown toward North Station.    
    
     
  • There will be free fares at Kenmore with the fare gates open. Fares will also be free at all surface-level stops west of Kenmore. 
    
     
  • Route 57 bus service will be fare-free during this service change.   
    
     
• C Branch: Free and accessible shuttle buses will operate between Kenmore and Back Bay.  
  
     
  • Riders can connect to the Orange Line at Back Bay for continued service through downtown toward North Station.     
    
     
  • There will be free fares at Kenmore with the fare gates open. Fares will also be free at all surface-level stops west of Kenmore.   
    
     
• D Branch: Free and accessible shuttle buses will operate between Kenmore and Back Bay. 
  
      
  • Riders can connect to the Orange Line at Back Bay for continued service through downtown toward North Station.     
    
     
  • There will be free fares at Kenmore and Riverside with the fare gates open. Fares will also be free at all surface-level stops west of Kenmore.   
    
     
• E Branch: Route 39 will replace Green Line E Branch service between Heath Street and Back Bay. Extra buses will be added to the 39 to accommodate additional capacity. The route will be fare-free during this service change.  
  
   
• All shuttle busses are accessible to riders with disabilities. Accessible van service will be available for all Green Line stops between Kenmore and North Station. Riders should see station personnel for assistance.  
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