On the Green Line: 

The MBTA will perform work in December to remove outdated infrastructure related to the overhead wire system in the central tunnel areas of the Green Line. With unencumbered access to the underground Green Line track areas, a number of other projects will also perform work, including tunnel inspections, station brightening work, and more.  

To accomplish this work, the following service suspension will take place: 

• Green Line service will be suspended between North Station and Babcock Street on the B Branch, Kenmore on the C and D Branches, and Heath Street on the E Branch for 15 consecutive days, December 8 – 22.  

• B Branch: Free and accessible shuttle buses will operate between Babcock Street and Back Bay stations.  
• Riders can connect to the Orange Line at Back Bay for continued service through downtown toward North Station.  
• There will be free fares at Kenmore with the fare gates open. Riders can also utilize free Route 57 bus service for alternate travel between Kenmore and Packard’s Corner. 
• Fares will also be free at all surface-level stops west of Kenmore.  
• C Branch: Free and accessible shuttle buses will operate between Kenmore and Back Bay stations.  
• D Branch: Free and accessible shuttle buses will operate between Kenmore and Back Bay stations. 
• There will be free fares at Kenmore and Riverside with the fare gates open. Fares will also be free at all surface-level stops west of Kenmore. 

o   E Branch: The Route 39 will replace Green Line E Branch service between Heath Street and Back Bay stations. The route will be fare-free during this service change.   

o   Accessible van service will be available for Green Line stops between Copley/Back Bay and North Station.