BOSTON — The current Blue Line service suspension between Airport and Bowdoin stations will continue through Tuesday, May 17, with train service expected to resume on Wednesday, May 18, the MBTA announced Thursday. Shuttle buses started replacing trains between Airport and Bowdoin stations on April 25.
The disruption is due to a construction tool cart that derailed earlier this week, according to transit officials.
“Due to the complicated area of track in the diversion area, a construction tool cart derailed near Airport station earlier this week. There were no injuries. The process to re-rail the tool cart earlier this week and make other repairs while continuing to finish scheduled work means additional time is needed to safely complete the project,” the MBTA said in a statement.
Shuttles will run all day, serve downtown stations in a one-way, outbound loop, drop off but not pick up riders at State station, and skip the Bowdoin station stop.
Blue Line Update: Shuttle buses will continue to replace train service between Airport & Government Center through Tuesday, May 17. Special ferry service continues between Lewis Mall (near Maverick) and Long Wharf North (near Aquarium). More: https://t.co/5XDoVE5gYR pic.twitter.com/VGdXdMaCSK
— MBTA (@MBTA) May 12, 2022
Riders who usually take the Blue Line from State or Bowdoin can transfer to the Blue Line shuttles at Government Center.
Express shuttles will not stop at Maverick.
The Silver Line 3 can be used as an alternative at Airport station for service to downtown Boston. Riders at Logan Airport should take the Silver Line 1 to South Station for service to downtown Boston.
The MBTA will run ferry services between Lewis Mall (near Maverick station) and Long Wharf North (near Aquarium).
By consolidating the service disruptions, the MBTA will bring the tunnel to a state of good repair a year earlier than planned and save $2 million – $3 million.
Crews will replace 1,800 feet of track, inspect tunnel and drainage systems, seal leaks, and perform other preventive maintenance on the tunnel.
MBTA said in another statement “the MBTA apologizes for the need to extend this diversion, and for the inconvenience experienced by riders during this service suspension. The MBTA knows how frustrating any service interruption is for riders, including unscheduled extensions in shuttle bus diversions, and work crews are actively working as quickly and safely as possible to get the work done. The MBTA continues to express its appreciation of riders’ patience as this important Blue Line work is completed correctly.”
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