Nightly Closures on Storrow Drive for Tunnel Repairs

An inbound stretch of Storrow Drive and Soldiers Field Road was closed nightly through August for state tunnel repairs. The work affected Esplanade access routes.Drivers were advised to use alternative routes during closure hours. State officials said the repairs were...

North Station Drawbridge Replacement Project Begins

A 1.06 billion dollar project to replace the aging North Station Draw One Bridge got underway, promising major construction jobs and improved rail infrastructure adjacent to the West End. The project is expected to take several years.Commuters have been warned to...

Rollover Crash on Storrow Drive Near Esplanade

Boston police responded to an overnight rollover crash off Storrow Drive near the Esplanade. No serious injuries were immediately reported.The crash caused temporary lane closures during the morning commute. Police said speed may have been a factor and were...

Red Line Rush-Hour Chaos from Disabled Trains

A cluster of disabled trains during the morning commute caused severe cascading delays, marking one of the worst disruptions of the year. Thousands of riders were stranded on platforms.The MBTA apologized and blamed equipment failures on aging components. Service was...

MBTA Signal System Gets 295 Million Upgrade

Documentation of the MBTA’s crumbling signal infrastructure highlighted the massive investment required to modernize it. The 295 million dollar project will replace obsolete equipment across the subway network.Engineers say the current system dates back decades...