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What to know about the latest Green Line branch closures

There will be multiple closures from Feb. 20 to March 8.

Morning commuters on Thursday, Feb. 15 experienced significant delays due to the Green, Orange, and Blue Lines stopped because of power issues, MBTA officials said. Lane Turner/Boston Globe

By Dialynn Dwyer

February 19, 2024

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Commuters relying on the Green Line should plan for longer wait times and disruptions to their travels in the coming weeks as the MBTA closes several portions of the line for track work.

From Feb. 20 through March 8, the MBTA said shuttle buses will replace service between Copley and Babcock Street on the B line, between Copley and Cleveland Circle on the C line, and between Copley and Brookline Hills on the D line.

“Riders can use the Orange Line for alternate service downtown as Green Line wait times will be longer,” the MBTA said.

According to the transit agency, travel alternatives include free accessible shuttle buses, fare-free bus routes (such as the 57), and the Commuter Rail.

Green Line Reminder: February 20 – March 8

Shuttle Buses replace service between Copley and Babcock Street (B), Cleveland Circle (C), and Brookline Hills (D) for track work.

Riders can use the Orange Line for alternate service downtown as Green Line wait times will be longer. pic.twitter.com/4dCQMt0Tbj
— MBTA (@MBTA) February 16, 2024

Below, see the travel options the MBTA is offering for each branch closure:

Green Line B: No trains between Copley and Babcock St

Shuttles are available between Copley and Babcock St.
An accessible van will be available during weekdays only.
The 57 bus is free to ride between Kenmore and Packard’s Corner.
- The bus will not stop at Blandford St. Follow signs to BU East instead.
No fares will be collected from riders traveling west from Babcock Street.
Commuter Rail is fare-free between Lansdowne, Back Bay, and South Station.

Green Line C: No trains between Copley and Cleveland Circle

Shuttles are available between Copley and Cleveland Circle.
No shuttles at Saint Mary’s St, Kent St, or Brandon Hall.

Green Line D: No trains between Copley and Brookline Hills

Shuttles are available between Copley and Brookline Hills.
An accessible van will be available during weekdays only.
No fares will be collected from riders traveling west from Brookline Hills.
Trains will run between Union Sq and Government Center on a loop.

Green Line E has regular service and will make all downtown stops, as well as all stops to Heath St.

Riders should anticipate longer waits between Government Center and Copley.
No fares will be collected at Copley.
Orange Line is a good alternative for service downtown.
- Back Bay station is fare-free.

In addition, the 9 and 39 bus stops on Huntington Ave @ Forsyth Way are moving to 465 Huntington Ave in front of the Museum of Fine Arts.