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Check the MBTA service alerts webpage for the most up-to-date information on MBTA closures.
The MBTA’s Track Improvement Program aims to eliminate all speed restrictions on the Red Line and to bring the tracks to a state of good repair. Work on the Red Line has required multiple closures this year but has improved travel times and made train service more reliable.
During closures, expect longer-than-usual travel times in all modes: driving, taking shuttles, riding buses, and traveling on open sections of the Red Line.
Shuttle buses will replace Red Line trains between Kendall/MIT (Cambridge) and JFK/UMass (Boston) starting at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, through the end of service on Sunday, July 13. This Red Line closure will happen again from July 17–20. Shuttles will stop at Haymarket and State in downtown Boston to provide connections to the Green, Orange, and Blue Lines.
Cambridge community members are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time because of traffic impacts from shuttle buses.
The MBTA will be performing regular, planned maintenance work during this closure of the Red Line. This will address routine needs, ensure that all infrastructure is in good operating condition, and includes inspections, adjustments, and repairs to keep the system safe and running smoothly.
Image Above: Map of July 2025 service changes from the MBTA
The Red Line will run as follows starting Thursday, July 10 after 8:30 PM until Sunday, July 13 and be repeated starting Thursday, July 17 after 8:30 PM until Sunday, July 20:
Trains between Alewife and Kendall/MIT
“Ashmont/Braintree” (inbound) platform is open at Kendall/MIT
“Alewife” (outbound) platform is closed at Kendall/MIT
Buses between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass
Stopping at Kendall/MIT, Charles/MGH, Haymarket (Connection with Green/Orange), State (Connection with Blue/Orange), Downtown Crossing, South Station, Broadway, Andrew, and JFK/UMass
No buses will go to Park Street
Trains between JFK/UMass and Ashmont or Braintree
Accessible vans will be available at closed stations
Riders should contact station staff or use a call box to request assistance.
Alternative MBTA Services:
Fitchburg Line trips only between Porter and North Station will be fare free.
Southside Commuter Rail trips only between Braintree, Quincy Center, and South Station will be fare free.
Free Bluebike Unlocks:
You can get five free Bluebike unlocks during this work by using the code MBTAREDJUL10, compliments of Bluebikes and the City of Boston.
Residents, workers, visitors should consider the following on days with Red Line closures:
Telework or alternative schedules, if available
Alternative MBTA routes or the EZRide between Lechmere and Kendall/MIT
Making a trip by bicycling or walking
Visiting or staying local
Planning for longer trips for everybody as people will be seeking alternatives to their routine travels
*These dates are subject to change.
Email publicengagement@mbta.com or call 617-222-3200.
For the most up-to-date information on alternate routes, options, and news, visit the MBTA’s page.
Plan for longer-than-usual trips during this time, whether you are driving, taking shuttles, riding the bus, or traveling on other parts of the Red Line.
Plan for:
Fitchburg Line trips only between Porter and North Station will be fare free. Southside Commuter Rail trips only between Braintree, Quincy Center, and South Station will be fare free.
Biking or walking to your destination will help keep roads clear of vehicles.
Cyclists and pedestrians should be extra cautious around shuttle buses and on shuttle routes. Shuttle buses will be a mix of MBTA buses and larger buses. Chartered buses will move differently than MBTA buses: they are often taller, take longer to turn, and swing wider to make turns. Because some shuttle buses are not regular city buses, shuttle drivers have a harder time seeing cyclists and people on sidewalks. The City of Cambridge has requested that shuttle drivers receive information and training about sharing the street with people on bikes.
Get five free Bluebikes rides using promo code MBTAREDJUL10. E-bike per minute fees still apply. A single unlock is typically $2.95 each and includes up to 30 minutes of riding on a traditional pedal bike. These unlocks are available to non-members of Bluebikes, regardless of residency, while supplies last. Any unused unlocks will expire at the end of the closure.
New to riding a bike? Find tips for safe travel here or read the Cambridge Street Code here.
Consider taking MBTA buses during the Red Line closure.
Use the MBTA Trip Planner to figure out your route.
We expect increased traffic on Cambridge roads from the addition of shuttle buses and extra drivers. If you can, avoid adding extra traffic to the roads by taking transit, walking, biking, or working from home.
If you drive:
During the Red Line closures, employers should strongly consider:
In-Person:
Transit Ambassadors and other MBTA personnel will be available to assist riders throughout the Red Line. Transit Ambassadors wear bright red shirts or jackets with T logos.
By Phone:
Contact MBTA’s Customer Support Center by calling 617-222-3200 (MA Relay 711). Customer support representatives speak English and Spanish and have access to interpreter services in more than 160 languages.
By Email:
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