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Check the MBTA service alerts webpage for the most up-to-date information on MBTA closures.
The MBTA’s Track Improvement Program aims to eliminate all speed restrictions on the Red Line and to bring the tracks to a state of good repair by the end of 2024. Work on the Red Line has required multiple closures this year but has improved travel times and made train service more reliable.
During closures, expect longer-than-usual travel times in all modes: driving, taking shuttles, riding buses, and traveling on open sections of the Red Line.
The MBTA plans to close the Red Line between Harvard (Cambridge) – Broadway (Boston), Sunday, November 17 at 8:30 p.m. – Saturday, November 23. On November 24, the service suspension will be extended between Harvard and JFK/UMASS.
Riders will take FREE Shuttle Buses instead of Red Line trains while the MBTA repairs tracks and makes improvements.
There will be TWO shuttle routes during this closure.
• Route A (Local) will run all day, every day. This Shuttle will follow a special route from Harvard to Broadway, making stops at:
Shuttle Routes
Shuttle buses will run between Red Line stops on City streets.
Accessibility
Please Note
Plan ahead for your trips! Visit mbta.com/RedLine for the most up-to-date information.
*These dates are subject to change.
Email publicengagement@mbta.com or call 617-222-3200.
For the most up-to-date information on alternate routes, options, and news, visit the MBTA’s page.
Plan for longer-than-usual trips during this time, whether you are driving, taking shuttles, riding the bus, or traveling on other parts of the Red Line.
Plan for:
The Commuter Rail will be FREE between Braintree and South Station, and between Porter and North Station.
Biking or walking to your destination will help keep roads clear of vehicles.
Cyclists and pedestrians should be extra cautious around shuttle buses and on shuttle routes. Shuttle buses will be a mix of MBTA buses and larger buses. Chartered buses will move differently than MBTA buses: they are often taller, take longer to turn, and swing wider to make turns. Because some shuttle buses are not regular city buses, shuttle drivers have a harder time seeing cyclists and people on sidewalks. The City of Cambridge has requested that shuttle drivers receive information and training about sharing the street with people on bikes.
Get five free Bluebikes rides using promo code MBTAREDNOV18 starting Monday, November 18. E-bike per minute fees still apply. A single unlock is typically $2.95 each and includes up to 30 minutes of riding on a traditional pedal bike. These unlocks are available to non-members of Bluebikes, regardless of residency, while supplies last. Any unused unlocks will expire at the end of the closure.
Click here for shuttle stop locations and routes.
New to riding a bike? Find tips for safe travel here or read the Cambridge Street Code here.
Consider taking MBTA buses during the Red Line closure.
Use the MBTA Trip Planner to figure out your route.
We expect increased traffic on Cambridge roads from the addition of shuttle buses and extra drivers. If you can, avoid adding extra traffic to the roads by taking transit, walking, biking, or working from home.
If you drive:
This is the final scheduled Red Line closure for 2024.
*Cambridge will update this list if we become aware of changes to this schedule, but the latest information on closures is available is on the MBTA’s alerts page.*
During the Red Line closures, employers should strongly consider:
In-Person:
Transit Ambassadors and other MBTA personnel will be available to assist riders throughout the Red Line. Transit Ambassadors wear bright red shirts or jackets with T logos.
By Phone:
Contact MBTA’s Customer Support Center by calling 617-222-3200 (MA Relay 711). Customer support representatives speak English and Spanish and have access to interpreter services in more than 160 languages.
By Email:
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