The first three of seven planned weeks of work for the Green Line Transformation (GLT) program have been completed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
The nearly continuous work is accelerating the B Branch Station Consolidation Project.
“The acceleration of the B Branch Station Consolidation project will continue later in May so that we can complete the project months earlier than originally planned,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “We are also leveraging access to the diversion area in order to complete additional track and intersection upgrades along this segment of the B Branch to deliver additional improvements in safety and reliability.”
The project will pause with regular Green Line B Branch service operating from May 10 through May 16 to support Boston University’s 2021 Commencement week. Because the work site is located at the heart of the university, the MBTA says it has worked closely with its partners at Boston University to ensure that this important week will go smoothly for graduates and their families. The final four weeks of the full access closure will occur from May 17 through June 13.
“The B Branch work taking place this spring provides improvements in the short term to deliver a safer, smoother ride along Comm. Ave. by late 2021. It also prepares for the future, as the larger platforms in the new stations will accommodate the new, longer Supercars being procured for the Green Line,” said MBTA Chief of Green Line Transformation Angel Peña. “GLT will continue to provide weekly project updates and keep residents, businesses, and riders informed as we work to deliver improved service along Comm. Ave. months ahead of the original schedule. We appreciate that construction causes disruption, and are working as quickly and s
