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A pedestrian bridge at the JFK-UMass MBTA station is closed after officials identified a “critical structural issue.”
JFK/UMass Station Notice: During an inspection this past weekend inspectors identified a critical structural issue at the Columbia Rd entrance to the pedestrian bridge. For public safety, we closed the concourse & are directing riders to use the busway ramp to access the station.
— MBTA (@MBTA) November 22, 2022
According to the MBTA, riders will be able to request a van to transport them from the Columbia Road entrance.
The MBTA projects the bridge to be closed for a month as engineers renovate the structure.
Our engineers are developing plans to renovate the structures & expect the concourse to be closed at least a month. We'll continue inspections & notify riders if any other repairs are needed. We remain committed to prioritizing the safety of our riders, service & infrastructure.
— MBTA (@MBTA) November 22, 2022
In 2021, a Boston University professor died after falling through a section of dilapidated stairs at the train station.
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