New construction vehicle entrance planned by MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is rolling out plans to build a new construction vehicle entrance for work vehicles to access the existing Red Line tunnel. 

 

Construction vehicles that access the MBTA’s tunnels are modified work trucks equipped with a hydraulic set of train wheels in addition to its existing rubber tires, allowing the vehicles to operate on both railways and surface streets. 

 

Construction is expected to begin in 2026 with a completion date of 2028. It is hoped that the completed project will reduce the amount of stations that are affected by maintenance work as well as significantly reducing costs associated with shuttle bus suspensions and emissions.  

 

“As we rebuild our infrastructure, we are committed to ensuring that we perform timely and necessary maintenance and repairs to keep the system safe and reliable for our riders and our workforce. Improved access for construction vehicles is vital to continuing to maintain our system both cost effectively while mitigating impacts to our riders. This new access point supports repairs and maintenance of the west side of the Red Line." said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng.