Red Line

Closures scheduled in 2025*:

  • April 1 – 9 (active): Ashmont to JFK/UMass, Mattapan Line

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

Active Closure
&Travel Alternatives

ACTIVE CLOSURE

April 1 – 9: Ashmont to JFK/UMass, Mattapan Line

MBTA alternatives:

Information from MBTA.

From April 1-9: No Red Line trains between JFK/UMass and Ashmont

  • Free ADA-accessible shuttles are available

  • There will be an intermediate shuttle stop between JFK/UMass and Savin Hill.

  • The Commuter Rail will be free between Blue Hill Avenue, JFK/UMass, and South Station.

  • Bus Route 18 will also be free for the duration of the service change.

From April 1-9: No Mattapan Trolley service

  • Free and accessible shuttle buses will make all stops between Ashmont and Mattapan.

  • Riders using shuttle buses during these service changes should budget ample extra travel time. 

    • For example, a rider traveling to Park Street from Mattapan should budget at least an additional 45 – 60 minutes of travel time in addition to their regular commute.

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 near Shawmut (5-minute walk to Dorchester Ave @ Centre St), at Andrew, and near Savin Hill (5-minute walk to Auckland St @ Bay St). Free for duration of closure.

Alternatives along Mattapan Trolley shuttle route:

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

  • Route 24 makes stops at Mattapan and Ashmont and

  • Route 240 makes stops at Ashmont and Central Ave.

  • BAT Route 12 makes stops at Ashmont and Central Ave. Currently free.