Green Line Track and Intersection Upgrades (2020)
As part of Building a Better T 2020, we accelerated track work and intersection upgrades across the Green Line. We replaced 10.8 miles (24% of the Green Line) of track and upgrade 14 intersections (26% of the Green Line) on the B, C, and E branches.
Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.
Why We Did This Work
Much of the Green Line tracks were over 30 years old and had reached the end of their service life. By replacing this track, we were able to lift speed restrictions across the line, saving riders a total of 4 minutes on their trips.
At intersections, we replaced uneven pavement with a new, smooth layer and installed accessible ramps where needed for improved rider experience, safety, and accessibility.
Work Locations and Schedule
Green Line B: Boston College to Babcock Street
Over four weekends in August and September (except Labor Day weekend), crews replaced 4,000 feet of track between Greycliff Road and Warren Street and upgraded an intersection and pedestrian crossing.
Each weekend, work started after service ended on Friday and was completed Monday morning before service resumed. There were be minor detours for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers during this work. There were also lane closures, and some parking spaces were temporarily unavailable. These restrictions were required for storing materials and accessing the tracks and likely occurred on the median side of the street.
Green Line C: Cleveland Circle – Kenmore
From July 6 – August 1, crews worked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to rebuild intersections and rehabilitate more than two miles of track between Cleveland Circle and Kenmore. During the closure, one lane of general traffic on Beacon Street was designated as bus-only or bus- and bicycle-only wherever possible.
Download the C Branch fact sheet
Green Line E: Heath Street – Prudential
From August 2 – August 29, crews worked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to rehabilitate track and intersections between Heath Street and Prudential. During this work, there were lane closures, and some parking spaces were temporarily unavailable. These restrictions were required for storing materials and accessing the tracks.
Download the E Branch fact sheet
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What to Expect if You Live in the Neighborhood
The work along these 3 branches included replacing rail and repaving intersections. The noisiest work occured when crews cut the rails with a saw or torched and tamped the track to the proper elevation.
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Contact Information
For all queries and comments related to Green Line Track and Intersection Upgrades (2020), please contact us at GLT@mbta.com.
If you would like to report a noise issue, call the 24/7 hotline at 508-676-3517.
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Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.
Recent Updates
Related Projects
This project is one of many we're working on to ensure twice as many passengers have access to a safer, more comfortable, and more reliable Green Line by 2030.