Green Line
The Green Line closures scheduled for 2025:*
October 24 (at 8:00 p.m.) – 31 (active): Kenmore – Riverside
Nov 4 (at 8:00 p.m.) – Nov 13: Medford/Tufts, Union Sq. – Park St
C-Line only: eastbound service terminates at Kenmore
*Subject to change. Changes will be updated here as they are announced.
Active Closure
&Travel Alternatives
ACTIVE CLOSURE
October 24 (at 8:00 p.m.) – 31: Kenmore – Riverside
MBTA alternatives:
Information from MBTA.
From October 24 (at 8:00 p.m.) – 31: Kenmore – Riverside
ADA-accessible shuttle buses will make all stops, except Beaconsfield.
Express shuttle buses will operate directly between Riverside, Woodland, Waban, Eliot, Newton Highlands, and Copley.
Riders may change between each shuttle bus option at Newton Highlands.
Riders may consider the following alternate options. Instead of…
Reservoir: C Branch stop at Cleveland Circle (5 minute walk)
Beaconsfield: C Branch stop at Dean Road (4 minute walk)
Brookline Hills: Rt 60 service, at the intersection of Route 9 and Cypress St (4 minute walk)
Brookline Village: E Branch at Riverway (7 minute walk). Additionally, Rt 60 and Rt 66 are available at Washington St @ Walnut St, about a 5 minute walk.
Longwood: C Branch stop Kent Street (9 minute walk)
Fenway: C Branch stop Saint Mary's Street (5 minute walk)
Riders using shuttles buses should budget ample extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Government Center from Riverside should budget at least an additional 30 – 45 minutes of travel in additional to their regular commute.
Other alternatives:
Buses along shuttle route:
Rt 60 stops near Brookline Hills (Route 9 @ Cypress St - 4 minute walk), Chestnut Hill (Route 9 @ Hammond St - 6 minute walk), Brookline Village, and Kenmore.
Train alternatives:
Auburndale Commuter Rail station is a 16-minute walk from Riverside.
Bluebikes:
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