Commuters in East Boston faced delays last evening when the MBTA temporarily suspended Blue Line service due to a sinkhole on a bridge above the tracks. The issue was reported near Byron Street and Cowper Street, prompting an inspection of the bridge between Wood Island and Orient Heights stations. According to MassLive, service was halted around 5:30 p.m. and resumed at 6:40 p.m. at reduced speeds while repairs were underway.
Shuttle buses operated between Logan International Airport and Suffolk Downs during the service pause, as per NBC Boston. No injuries were reported.
The sinkhole was initially reported to the city via a 311 submission, which included a photo of the affected area. The MBTA, along with city personnel, transit police, and bridge inspectors, worked together to assess the situation and restore service.
Investigations into the cause of the sinkhole are ongoing. An MBTA spokesperson told that the City of Boston is addressing the issue, and that service resumed after a test train safely passed through the area.
