Bay Area residents, take note: If you're planning to ride the Red Line in the coming weeks, you're in for a bit of a detour. According to the City of Cambridge's recent announcement, the MBTA has scheduled some crucial maintenance work, which means shuttle buses will be stepping in for the Red Line trains between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass starting Thursday evening to the end of service Sunday. And, just for good measure, the same is set to happen again the following week, from July 17 through July 20.
For those of you inclined to make use of these shuttle services, do mark your calendar and allow for some added cushion in your commute. The city's official heads-up, posted on their website, advises travelers to plan ahead and expect delays – an understatement when shuttle buses hit urban veins swollen with the thrum of daily traffic. These shuttle buses will also be stopping at Haymarket and State, connecting riders to the Green, Orange, and Blue Lines to keep you on the move.
The interruption comes as the MBTA embarks on its promised path of maintenance—a path paved with the intent to keep its promise of safety and seamless travel."The MBTA will be performing regular, planned maintenance work during this closure of the Red Line," as laid out in the official notice, which ensures every nut, bolt, and signal is finessed into its finest form, according to the City of Cambridge.
