Red Line

Closures scheduled in 2025*:

  • April 29 (at 8:30 p.m.) – 30 (active): JFK/UMass – Ashmont

  • May 3 – 4: JFK/UMass – Braintree

*Subject to change. Changes will be updated here as they are announced.

Active Closure
&Travel Alternatives

ACTIVE CLOSURE

April 29 (at 8:30 p.m.) – 30: JFK/UMass – Ashmont

MBTA alternatives:

Information from MBTA.

From April 29 (at 8:30 p.m.) – 30:

  • Shuttle buses replace service between JFK/UMass and Ashmont to complete critical trackwork at the Ashmont Diamond crossover, which allows trains to switch tracks and turn around at the end of the line.

  • Fairmount Commuter Rail service will be fare-free during this work.

  • Fares will not also be collected on Route 18, which operates between Ashmont and Andrew.

Other alternatives:

Alternatives along JFK/UMass - Ashmont shuttle route:

  • Route 17 makes stops at Fields Corner and Andrew. Note: Route 17 does not operate late into the evening and schedule varies depending on the day.

  • Route 18 makes stops at Ashmont, near Shawmut (5-minute walk to Dorchester Ave @ Centre St), at Andrew, and near Savin Hill (5-minute walk to Auckland St @ Bay St). Fare free from April 29-30.

Alternatives along Mattapan Trolley route to Downtown for fewer transfers:

  • From Mattapan, take Route 30 or walk 10 minutes to Blue Hill Avenue Commuter Rail station and ride the Fairmount Line. Fare free from April 29-30.