Traffic alert: Sumner Tunnel to remain open for upcoming weekend

BOSTON, Mass. — Officials announced on Friday the Sumner Tunnel will remain open for normal use through the upcoming weekend.

According to MassDOT, planned construction work on the tunnel will be suspended beginning June 24 at 11:00 p.m. through Monday, June 27 at 5:00 a.m.

The decision comes in response to traffic delays caused by the suspension of Orange and Green Line services at Haymarket Station, a spokesperson for the Department of Transportation said.

Structural concerns from deteriorated columns that support the Government Center Garage caused chaos on the Thursday evening commute.

Officials are reminding the public recent problems at a construction site near Haymarket Station have had no impact on the Sumner Tunnel’s structural integrity, and the tunnel is safe to use.

Update: The #SumnerTunnel will be open for travel this weekend, 6/24-6/27. Planned work is postponed due to travel impacts created by the suspension of regular #MBTA service in the area.

For updates on the Sumner Tunnel restoration project visit: https://t.co/wxN2JCSu1k pic.twitter.com/vjK29a73AN
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) June 24, 2022