BOSTON — The Green Line B Branch closure begins today and will shut down as work crews change out part of the track.
The 12-day closure coincides with the complete shutdown of the summer tunnel.
B branch service from Kenmore station to Boston College station will be suspended bringing today, Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 28, to allow for the replacement of over 2,000 feet of track, as well as duct banks and underground conduits, according to the T. Crews will also repaint pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, and platform edges along the branch.
During the closure, shuttle buses will replace trains as crews perform a full-depth replacement of the track at Packard’s Corner Station as well as from Harvard Avenue to Allston Street Stations, the T said.
“I made a commitment to the public when I accepted this responsibility to restore safety and reliability,” MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng said in a statement. “The recent derailment is a stark reminder that we have work to do, and accelerating this work when schools are out is the best way to address a long-standing issue. This 12-day full access closure allows us to implement track renewal safely and most efficiently along the Green Line’s B Branch, and most importantly, improve service.”
Shuttle buses will replace the section of the B-Line branch between Boston College and Kenmore. According to officials, shuttle buses will not be available for Allston Street, Griggs Street, or Packard’s corners due to accessibility reasons. Riders should use Warren St, Harvard Ave, and Babcock St stations as alternatives.
For more on the B-Line closure, visit the link here.
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“I don’t have high hopes for the shuttle being very convenient.”
— Julianne Lima (@JulianneLimaTV) July 17, 2023
The yellow shuttle buses are back. Commuters we spoke to are frustrated by another disruption, but they’re hoping to see improvements after this 12-day project on the Green Line B-branch is complete @boston25 pic.twitter.com/KTsnt5NetF
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