To handle travel disruptions caused by the closure, subway, Commuter Rail, bus and ferry services are implementing fare-free and reduced fare options, according to MassDOT.
Parking costs at MBTA and Commuter Rail lots will be reduced, tolls for residents will be discounted and additional transportation options will be available for travelers to and from Boston Logan International Airport, officials said.Sign up for NECN newsletters."We understand that the impact from this closure will be considerable for those who live and work in the area and need to travel in and out of Boston," said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt.
To ensure public safety during the Sumner Tunnel closure, there will be two ambulances stationed in East Boston, as well as rotating ambulances to support day, evening and night shifts, MassDOT said.This summer's work will focus on demolishing and repairing the tunnel's deck and road surface. Once the work is complete, it will extend the safe service life of the Sumner Tunnel for at least 50 years.
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