MBTA: Orange Line service halted between Sullivan and Tufts due to ‘late completion’ of weekend line work
Shuttle buses are being run between Sullivan Square and Haymarket.
The MBTA halted train service Monday morning between the Sullivan Square and Tufts Medical Center stations due to “late completion of weekend work.”
Shuttle buses are being run between Sullivan and Haymarket, where commuters can connect with the Green Line.
#MBTA #OrangeLine: No train service between Sullivan & Tufts due to the late completion of weekend work. Buses are being provided between Sullivan & Haymarket. Green Line available between Haymarket & Copley (to Back Bay). pic.twitter.com/xh7oBjeybH
— MBTA (@MBTA) October 21, 2019
The MBTA said the weekend work was extended through Monday morning “due to an incident involving two contractor vehicles and an injured worker.” An investigation into the incident is underway.
“Our crews are working to finish the planned work and safely resume service,” the MBTA said.
This weekend’s Orange Line diversion has been extended through the morning rush due to an incident involving 2 contractor vehicles and an injured worker. Our crews are working to finish the planned work and safely resume service. We have begun an investigation into the incident.
— MBTA (@MBTA) October 21, 2019
The transit agency is shutting down service between Tufts and Sullivan Square every weekend for repairs and upgrades between Oct. 5 and Nov. 10.
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