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Advisory: Somerville

Daily Off-Peak Lane Closures on Route 28 (McGrath Highway) Northbound from Broadway to Route 38 (Mystic Avenue)

Monday, June 30^th through Wednesday, July 2^nd – 9AM-3PM

SOMERVILLE – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing construction operations on the right lanes on Route 28 (McGrath Highway) northbound from Broadway to Mystic Avenue (Route 38) in Somerville for drainage installation.

One travel lane will be temporarily closed during work hours. All other travel lanes will remain open, and all lanes will be open during peak travel hours.

This work is part of a $12 million project to improve safety, update traffic signal systems, and enhance mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists along Route 28 and Route 38 in Somerville.

Appropriate signage and law enforcement details will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.  Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to:

• Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
• Dial 511 and select a route to hear real time conditions.
• Follow @MassDOT on X (formerly known as Twitter) to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.

The MBTA announced service changes in July on the Red, Orange, and Framingham/Worcester lines.  

Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes. Riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts or to follow the MBTA on X @MBTA, @MBTA_CR, and @MBTA_CR_Alerts for up-to-date service information.   

On the Red Line: 

In order to accomplish planned maintenance work: 

• Red Line service between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass will be replaced with free and accessible shuttle bus service during the following dates: 

• Beginning at approximately 8:30 PM on Thursday, July 10, and all day, every day, for the next three days, July 11 – 13. 

• Beginning at approximately 8:30 PM on Thursday, July 17, and all day, every day, for the next three days, July 18 – 20. 

• Free and accessible shuttle bus service will make all stops between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass with the exception of Park Street.  

• Riders heading southbound should instead disembark at Otis Street @ Summer Street and use the Winter Street concourse to travel between Downtown Crossing and Park Street. 

• Riders heading northbound should instead disembark at Federal Street @ Franklin Street and use the Winter Street concourse to travel between Downtown Crossing and Park Street. 

• Shuttle buses will also serve State (on the Orange and Blue lines) and Haymarket (on the Orange and Green lines) for easier connections to other subway lines. 

• Riders using shuttle buses should budget ample extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Ashmont or Braintree should budget an additional 30 – 45 minutes of travel time in addition to their regular commute.

• There will be free fares with the fare gates open at JFK/UMass, Kendall/MIT, Haymarket, State, and South Station. 

• Riders are encouraged to consider fare-free Commuter Rail service between Braintree and South Station as well as between Porter and North Station. 

• This service change is in place to perform regular, planned maintenance work. This maintenance work will address routine needs, ensure that all infrastructure is in peak operating condition, and includes inspections, adjustments, and repairs to keep the system safe and running smoothly.  

On the Orange Line:  

In order to modernize signals and perform accessibility upgrades at Jackson Square: 

• Orange Line service will be suspended between Wellington and Back Bay during the weekend of July 26 – 27.  

• Free and accessible shuttle buses will operate during this service change.  

• Local shuttle buses will make all stops between Wellington and North Station. 

• Express shuttle buses will operate directly between Wellington and North Station. 

• For service through the downtown area near Back Bay, riders are encouraged to utilize parallel Green Line service between North Station and Copley (which is less than a quarter-mile or about a four-minute walk from Back Bay). The MBTA will increase Green Line service during this time to accommodate Orange Line riders. 

• There will be free fares with the fare gates open at Back Bay, Copley, Wellington, and North Station. 

• Riders are encouraged to consider fare-free Commuter Rail service between Oak Grove and North Station as well as between Forest Hills and South Station. 

• This service change is in place to accomplish signal upgrade work on the Orange Line. By upgrading its signals, the MBTA expects to significantly increase operational efficiency and improve scheduling reliability for all riders. 

• Orange Line service will bypass Jackson Square beginning at approximately 9 PM until the end of service each day for 30 days in the following way:

• In the Forest Hills-bound direction, July 26 – August 9. 

• Forest Hills-bound riders wanting to exit at Jackson Square should instead exit at Stony Brook and board an Oak Grove-bound train back to Jackson Square. 

• Forest Hills-bound riders wanting to board at Jackson Square should instead board an Oak Grove-bound train at Jackson Square, exit at Roxbury Crossing, and board a Forest Hills-bound train to their destination. 

• In the Oak Grove-bound direction, August 10 – August 24. 

• Oak Grove-bound riders wanting to exit at Jackson Square should instead exit at Roxbury Crossing and board a Forest Hills-bound train back to Jackson Square. 

• Oak Grove-bound riders wanted to board at Jackson Square should instead board a Forest Hills-bound train at Jackson Square, exit at Stony Brook, and board an Oak Grove-bound train to their destination. 

• This service change is in place to accomplish accessibility upgrades at the platform-level of Jackson Square. 

On the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line:  

In order to continue accessibility improvements at Natick Center Station: 

• Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line service will be suspended between Framingham and South Station during the weekend of July 26 – 27. 

• A dedicated diversion schedule will be available on com.  

• Free and accessible shuttle bus service will replace train service between Framingham and South Station. There will be four shuttle routes available during this closure. 

• Shuttle Bus Route 1 will operate between Framingham, West Natick, Natick Center, Wellesley Square, Wellesley Hills, and South Station.  

• Shuttle Bus Route 2 will operate between Wellesley Hills, Riverside on the Green Line D Branch for connections to the subway, Auburndale, West Newton, Newtonville, Boston Landing, and South Station.  

• Shuttle Bus Route 3 will operate between Framingham, West Natick, Natick Center, Wellesley Square, Wellesley Hills, and Back Bay. 

• Shuttle Bus Route 4 will operate between Wellesley Hills, Riverside on the Green Line D Branch for connections to the subway, Auburndale, West Newton, Newtonville, Boston Landing, and Back Bay. 

• There will be no shuttle bus stops at Wellesley Farms and Lansdowne.     

• Passengers who typically board at Wellesley Farms should instead travel to Riverside. 

• Passengers who typically board at Lansdowne should instead travel to Kenmore (which is about a quarter mile or a six-minute walk) for shuttle bus service or to connect to the Green Line B, C, and D Branches for further Red Line connections toward South Station. 

• Passengers should also note that Commuter Rail service between Worcester and Framingham will be fare-free during this service change.  

• This service change is in place due to work taking place on the Natick Center Station Accessibility Improvements project.  

The MBTA previously announced service changes in June. More information is available here.   

The MBTA understands how these service changes affect riders’ daily travels during this period, but we are committed to improving your travels long term with more reliable, timely, and safe service. We thank riders for their patience as we deliver this important work and for continuing to ride our system.  

For more information, visit mbta.com/PlannedWork or connect with the T on X @MBTA and @MBTA_CR, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok @thembta.  

Due to extreme heat today and tomorrow, the MBTA may need to operate trains at reduced speeds in some areas to ensure safety as we compensate for heat-related stress on the tracks, which could result in slightly longer travel times.   

The MBTA will also have crews stationed around the system to provide assistance. Riders are encouraged to learn more about keeping cool in the heat and consult the T’s Extreme Heat Guide.  

What to Expect on the T 

• In addition to operating trains at reduced speeds if necessary, the MBTA will have crews performing track inspections and prepared to make emergency repairs as needed.  

• Overhead wires that power some MBTA trolleys and trains expand and sag during extremely hot weather. MBTA personnel are making adjustments to prevent low-hanging wires.  

• Air conditioning is being checked and repaired wherever needed. Just like home, buses stay cooler when the windows are closed. Riders can help keep things cool by closing open bus windows.  

Report a Hot Vehicle

Riders are strongly encouraged to let MBTA staff know if there is an air conditioning issue on your bus or train. Tell your operator, let a station official know, call 617-222-3200, send us a message, or message the MBTA on X @MBTA. Be sure to include your bus or train number. 

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is pleased to announce a Salt Marsh Restoration and Monitoring Grant Opportunity for academic, governmental, quasi-governmental, and non-profit entities. Applications are due by 5:00 PM EST on July 11, 2025.

This grant supports ecological restoration and monitoring projects in Massachusetts salt marshes to enhance their ability to sequester carbon, control flooding, provide habitat, and improve climate resilience. Funded activities may include baseline assessments, restoration design, construction and post-construction monitoring for salt marsh restoration projects involving techniques such as ditch remediation, runneling, sediment augmentation, tidal restriction removal, and vegetation planting.

This grant opportunity, funded through the Climate Mitigation Trust Fund, aims to improve scientific understanding of restoration practices, support innovation, and strengthen climate adaptation outcomes in the Commonwealth’s salt marsh ecosystems.

Eligible projects may involve:

• Ditch remediation, runneling, marsh mound creation
• Sediment augmentation (thin-layer placement)
• Vegetation planting
• Tidal restriction removal and monitoring
• Crab herbivory prevention
• Stormwater management benefiting marshes

Program Details:

• Maximum Award: $400,000 per project over two years
• Deadline: July 11, 2025, 5:00 PM EST
• Submission: Via COMMBUYS or email to [email protected]

To learn more and apply, visit the COMMBUYS listing or see attached Request for Response. 

RMV OFFICIAL STATEMENT

The option for remote (virtual) Driver’s Education classes will be extended through the summer and will transition back to in-person education only starting September 22, 2025.

Effective September 22, a live instructor will be required to teach all classes, including the parent class.  There will be a maximum of 30 students per class (for a student/teacher ratio of 30:1).

This change will result in enhanced student engagement, stronger learning outcomes, equal opportunities for all schools, and improved road safety.