Boston riders are in for a bumpy May as the MBTA rolls out a string of multi-day service shutdowns that will hit the Red, Green and Blue Lines, the Mattapan trolley and several commuter rail branches. The work windows are staggered across the month, with riders told to expect shuttle buses, free commuter rail options on some stretches and noticeably longer door-to-door trips. Transit officials say the short-term pain is supposed to wrap up signal, track and power upgrades that will make service more reliable once everything is finally in place.
Green Line disruptions and shuttle details
The Green Line will be shut down between Kenmore and Cleveland Circle for 12 days, May 6–17, so crews can finish installing the Green Line Train Protection System. Free shuttle buses will replace trains but will skip Saint Mary’s Street, Kent Street and Brandon Hall. The MBTA says it will add service on the D branch, and notes that riders can walk about three minutes from Cleveland Circle…..