.MBTA leaders acknowledged the shutdown will likely be frustrating for the tens of thousands of commuters who rely on the Orange Line. So, what are the alternatives for residents commuting from Oak Grove, Forest Hills and every stop in between?
MBTA Orange Line cars at the Wellington train yard in Medford after T leaders announced the line will be shut down for 30 days later this month to handle a backlog of repairs and upgrades. later this month to expedite a broad range of overdue track repairs and upgrades."We have never shut down an entire line in this way in order to make sweeping improvements," MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon at Wellington Station.
Still, they acknowledged the diversion will be no less disruptive and frustrating for the tens of thousands of commuters who rely on the Orange Line each day.
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