MassDOT will implement the 2018 construction shutdown from Thursday, July 26, 2018, to Saturday, August 11, 2018, to replace the westbound side of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge. The following roads and facilities will be impacted: Commonwealth Avenue between Brighton Avenue/Packard’s Corner and Kenmore Square, the Boston University (BU) Bridge, I-90 (Mass Pike), the MBTA Green B Line, Bus Routes 47 and CT2, Commuter Rail Worcester Line, and Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited route.
MassDOT is partnering with the City of Boston to provide an additional temporary Blue Bikes station at Silber Way on Commonwealth Ave during the construction period.
See the Traffic Management page for a detailed impact schedule, detour routes and maps, and more information about active transportation options in the project area.
Meeting Information
MassDOT is hosting two public meetings on the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Replacement Project:
MassDOT and project team staff will describe the Summer 2018 Construction Shutdown (July 26 – August 11) in detail, review detour routes, and respond to questions. The same presentation will be delivered at both meetings.
Stage 4 (2018 Construction Shutdown) Impact Schedule:
From Thursday, July 26, to Saturday, August 11, MassDOT will implement the following closures and service impacts to allow the contractor to work continuous shifts, 24 hours a day, to replace the westbound side of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge:
| Street/Facility | Temporary Impact | Notes |
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| Commonwealth Avenue eastbound and westbound (between Brighton Avenue/Packard’s Corner and Kenmore Square) | Closed to through motor vehicles from 7:00 PM on July 26 to 5:00 AM on August 11. | Two-way access will be maintained for local businesses and residents, MBTA buses, emergency services, pedestrians, and bicyclists. There will be no access for private vehicles between St. Paul and St. Mary’s Streets. |
| Boston University (BU) Bridge | Closed to motor vehicles from 7:00 PM on July 26 to 5:00 AM on August 11. | Two-way access will be maintained for pedestrians and bicyclists. |
| MBTA Bus Routes CT2 and 47 | Detoured from normal routes from 7:00 PM on July 26 to 5:00 AM on August 11. | See detour map below.
Additional detour information from the MBTA |
| MBTA Green B Line (from Babcock Street to Blandford Street Stations) | Closed from 5:00 AM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 11. | Shuttle buses will run between Babcock Street and Blandford Street Stations. Accessibility for persons with disabilities will be provided at all points of the shuttle.
Additional detour information from the MBTA |
| I-90 (Mass Pike) (between the Allston Interchange and the Beacon Street Overpass) | Lane reductions and ramp closures from 9:00 PM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 6. |
Two lanes in each direction during peak hours (additional lane closures during off-peak hours and weekends).
The I-90 Eastbound on-ramp from Cambridge Street/Soldiers Field Road will be closed during this entire period. The I-90 Westbound Exit 20 off-ramp to Brighton/Cambridge will be closed intermittently.
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| MBTA Commuter Rail Framingham/Worcester Line | Service impacts for two weekends: July 28-29and August 4-5. | Free bus shuttles will replace train service between Framingham and Wellesley Farms. After Wellesley Farms, the shuttle bus will then continue nonstop to Riverside, where riders can connect to the Green D Line. In addition to the local shuttles, express shuttle service will be available between Framingham and Riverside. Visit the MBTA project page for more information. Service will be maintained during weekdays. |
| Amtrak (Lake Shore Limited Line/Chicago) | Service impacts for two weekends: July 28-29and August 4-5. | Shuttle bus service from Albany, NY to Boston, with stops in Springfield and Worcester. |
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