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MBTA to shut down central Green Line for 9 days for maintenance
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Key Points:
- The MBTA will shut down a central section of the Green Line for nine days from August 8 to August 16 to conduct maintenance work.
- Service will be suspended on the B, C, D, and E Branches between key stations including Government Center, Babcock Street, Cleveland Circle, Kenmore, North Station, and Heath Street.
- The closures support two major projects: signal upgrades in the central Green Line tunnel and accessibility improvements at seven C Branch stations to aid people with disabilities.
- Free shuttle buses will be provided for B, C, and D Branch riders between affected stations and Back Bay, while Route 39 will replace E Branch service with additional free buses.
- Riders are advised to plan for longer commutes during the suspension due to these service changes.
