Transportation

Here’s what to know about the 2 separate Red Line shutdowns this month

The maintenance work affects Red Line service between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass stations.

A Red Line MBTA train stopped at the Park Street station in Boston.
A Red Line MBTA train stopped at the Park Street station in Boston. David L Ryan/Globe Staff

By Heather Alterisio

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A partial shutdown of the Red Line began Thursday night and will remain in effect through Sunday, according to the MBTA.

The maintenance work affects service between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass stations. After this weekend’s shutdown, the same work will interrupt service next weekend. The next shutdown runs from 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, July 20.

During both shutdowns, riders can access alternatives including fare-free commuter rail service between South Station and Braintree, and North Station and Porter, the agency said. Shuttle buses will also stop at every station except Park Street.

For those looking to access Park Street, the MBTA said riders can use the Winter Street concourse between Downtown Crossing and Park Street. Shuttle buses will also provide service to State for access to the Orange and Blue lines and Haymarket for the Orange and Green lines.

Heather Alterisio

Senior Content Producer

Heather Alterisio, a senior content producer, joined Boston.com in 2022 after working for more than five years as a general assignment reporter at newspapers in Massachusetts.

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