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Orange Line Shutdown in Boston

UPDATE: The MBTA's Orange Line reopened on Monday, September 19, 2022. You can learn about the permanent street changes the City of Boston is putting in place. This website contains an archive of the City's efforts during the Orange Line shutdown.

On August 19, 2022, the MBTA's Orange Line shut down for a month of safety repair work. The City of Boston took a cross-departmental approach while working closely with the MBTA, regional partners, and commuters. Our goal was to aid in planning and ongoing monitoring of alternative shuttles and diversions.

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