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Downtown MBTA Green Line service will shut down starting Wednesday night. Here’s what to know.

All the alternate routes you need to prepare for the Green Line shutdown and other MBTA subway closures this month.

Shuttle buses will take over during the Green Line shutdown this week, as they did in January 2024.
Shuttle buses will take over during the Green Line shutdown this week, as they did in January 2024. Lane Turner/The Boston Globe

By Darin Zullo

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Green Line service through downtown Boston will shut down Wednesday night at 8 p.m. through Sunday night, leaving commuters to rely on the Orange Line and shuttle buses, MBTA officials said.

The temporary shutdown is due to routine track maintenance, and all four Green Line branches will be affected, according to officials. The suspended area starts at North Station and extends to Babcock Street on the B Line, Kenmore on the C and D Lines, and Heath Street on the E Line.

As with all closures, the MBTA has a guide to help commuters re-route. Riders can use the Orange Line between Back Bay and North Station and take shuttle buses for service elsewhere, officials said.

Here’s a breakdown of the alternate routes by branch:

B, C and D Lines:

Commuters from Babcock Street to Kenmore can take the Route 57 bus, which runs parallel to the B branch as far out as Packard’s Corner. The bus will be fare-free during the upcoming closure, and shuttle buses will also run along the route from Babcock Street to Copley, according to officials.

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Just like B branch riders, commuters on the C and D branches can take shuttle buses from Kenmore to Copley.

E Line:

Commuters travelling on the E branch between Heath Street and Copley can take the Route 39 bus, which runs parallel to the E branch. The bus will be fare-free during the shutdown, officials said.

From Museum of Fine Arts to Symphony, riders can also take the Orange Line from Ruggles or Massachusetts Avenue.

All lines:

Orange Line service will replace the Green Line between Copley and North Station, according to the MBTA. Green Line riders at Copley can transfer to Back Bay and get on or off the nearest Orange Line station for stops in between.

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The Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line will be fare-free between Lansdowne, Back Bay, and South Station, according to officials. Accessible vans will also be available between Copley and Back Bay and North Station.

Red, Blue, and Orange Line closures in June:

The Blue Line will be closed from June 7 to June 15 between Bowdoin and Orient Heights, according to the MBTA. Shuttle buses will be available from Government Center to Orient Heights, but riders will have to walk to reach Bowdoin.

During the planned work period, Airport station will be closed, but a shuttle stop will be added, officials said. East Boston Ferry service will also be free, and extra services will be provided mornings and midday.

Riders can also use the SL3 Silver Line between Chelsea and South Station, with a stop at Airport, according to officials. Accessible vans will be available for all affected stations.

Red Line service from Braintree to JFK/UMass will be replaced with fare-free shuttle buses during the weekend of June 14 to 15 for signal upgrades, MBTA officials said. Riders can also use the Fall River/New Bedford, Kingston, and Greenbush Commuter Rail lines for fare-free service between Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass, and South Station.

Orange Line service from Forest Hills to Back Bay will be suspended June 21 to June 29 for signal upgrades, according to the MBTA. The work will extend to North Station for the weekends of June 21 to 22 and June 28 to 29.

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Shuttle buses will be available from Forest Hills to Back Bay, and the Route 39 bus, which runs along the same route, will be fare-free, officials said. Downtown commuters can access the nearest Green Line stop between Copley and North Station, and accessible vans will be provided as needed.

Riders can also use the Franklin/Foxboro, Needham, or Providence/Stoughton Commuter Rail Lines for service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, and South Station, according to officials.

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