South Boston developers launch review of 1.8 million-square-foot housing project
A proposed South Boston project could add 1,945 homes and retail near two MBTA stations, but zoning approvals and city review are still ahead.
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MBTA Orange Line closure starts August 20: What riders need to know
Orange Line service between Oak Grove and Back Bay will be suspended for 11 consecutive days, August 20-30. Riders should plan for free shuttles, alternate downtown routes and longer trips.
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Newtonville Station Rebuild Remains in Design and Procurement
The MBTA’s Newtonville Station accessibility project is advancing through Construction Manager-at-Risk procurement, with work targeted to begin by the end of 2026.
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Ruggles Station commuter-rail fare gates planned for August
Ruggles Station is scheduled to receive commuter-rail fare gates in August 2026, a planned change that could affect access and passenger flow.
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Massachusetts Plans MBTA Fare Pilots and Free Transit for Some Seniors
Two MBTA fare pilots are scheduled for September 1, while a later-fall program could provide free bus, subway and ferry rides for eligible Massachusetts residents age 75 and older who no longer drive.
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Newtonville station closure expected as accessibility work nears construction
Newtonville, MA — The commuter rail station is moving toward a more-than-two-year accessibility reconstruction, but final closure dates remain pending.
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MBTA Red Line shutdown: Alewife–Park St cut for 10 days (July 21–30)
Boston MA commuters: MBTA Red Line service between Alewife and Park St will be suspended July 21–30. Free shuttles replace trains—plan at least 70 minutes.
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Boston Red Line shutdown July 21–30: Alewife–Park Street shuttle plan
Boston MA – MBTA will suspend Red Line Alewife–Park Street July 21–30, replacing it with free, accessible shuttles plus an express Harvard→South Station option.
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Roxbury: Blue Hill Avenue bus-lane plan faces Orange Line push
Roxbury MA – Boston councilors are pressing the MBTA to rethink Blue Hill Avenue’s bus-lane plan and study an Orange Line alternative now.
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Boston, MBTA clash over Summer Street closures near South Station
Boston officials are pushing back on an MBTA plan to close Summer Street near South Station on World Cup match days, citing traffic and access concerns.