Construction Update - April 19, 2024

Work has resumed after coordination with the appropriate agencies following a minor fire on site on April 9.

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

A gallery of progress on the steel overbuild from December 2021 to March 2024.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure supports the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13.

  • Building enclosure work and interior fit out of the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • Crews continue night work in the railyard to install support for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between various tracks. Crews are also installing spray-applied fireproofing, insulation, and metal panels in the railyard on weekends. This work may modify paths of travel at the ends of tracks during overnight hours.

    TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue metal panel installation, concrete column enclosure work, and platform lighting and PA installation at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the coming weeks, a work zone will be placed in front of Tracks 5 & 6 to allow for construction of the elevator shafts between the new South Station Concourse and Bus Terminal. This work zone will remain in place for the duration of the project. Access to Tracks 5 & 6 will be maintained.

Site map showing the location of the new work zone in front of Tracks 5 & 6 that will be put in place in the next few weeks.

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower superstructure and install the glass curtain wall on the exterior of the tower.

Photo taken on April 16, 2024, showing the construction proceeding above the top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue to construct the remaining components of the building enclosure and foundations within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

  • Eversource is performing daytime work outside the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone, which may modify pedestrian paths of travel around the site.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained and clearly delineated at all times. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line.

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - March 29, 2024

Work has resumed after coordination with the appropriate agencies following an incident on site on March 20.

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

A gallery of progress on the steel overbuild from December 2021 to March 2024.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure supports the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13.

  • Building enclosure work and interior fit out of the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • Crews continue night work in the railyard to install support for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between various tracks. Crews are also installing spray-applied fireproofing, insulation, and metal panels in the railyard on weekends. This work may modify paths of travel at the ends of tracks during overnight hours.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue metal panel installation, concrete column enclosure work, and platform lighting and PA installation at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the coming weeks, a work zone will be placed in front of Tracks 5 & 6 to allow for construction of the elevator shafts between the new South Station Concourse and Bus Terminal. This work zone will remain in place for the duration of the project. Access to Tracks 5 & 6 will be maintained.

Site map showing the location of the new work zone in front of Tracks 5 & 6 that will be put in place in the next few weeks.

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower superstructure and install the glass curtain wall on the exterior of the tower.

Photo taken on March 27, 2024, showing the construction proceeding above the top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue to construct the remaining components of the building enclosure and foundations within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

  • Eversource is performing daytime work outside the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone, which may modify pedestrian paths of travel around the site.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained and clearly delineated at all times. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - March 8, 2024

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

A gallery of progress on the steel overbuild from December 2021 to March 2024.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure supports the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13.

  • Building enclosure work and interior fit out of the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • Crews continue night work in the railyard to install support for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between various tracks. Crews are also installing spray-applied fireproofing and insulation in the railyard on weekends. This work may modify paths of travel at the ends of tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews continue to install metal panels between the tower and the new overbuild structure.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue metal panel installation, concrete column enclosure work, and platform lighting and PA installation at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the coming weeks, a work zone will be placed in front of Tracks 5 & 6 to allow for construction of the elevator shafts between the new South Station Concourse and Bus Terminal. This work zone will remain in place for the duration of the project. Access to Tracks 5 & 6 will be maintained.

Site map showing the location of the new work zone in front of Tracks 5 & 6 that will be put in place in the next few weeks.

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower superstructure and install the glass curtain wall on the exterior of the tower.

Photo taken on March 4, 2024, showing the construction proceeding above the top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue to construct the remaining components of the building enclosure and foundations within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

  • Eversource is performing daytime work outside the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone, which may modify pedestrian paths of travel around the site.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained and clearly delineated at all times. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - February 16, 2024

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

A gallery of progress on the steel overbuild from December 2021 to February 2024.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure supports the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13.

  • Building enclosure work and interior fit out of the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • Crews continue night work in the railyard to install support for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between various tracks. This work may modify paths of travel at the ends of tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews continue to install metal panels between the tower and the new overbuild structure.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue metal panel installation, concrete column enclosure work, and platform lighting and PA installation at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In December, the Tower Work Zone area at the ends of Tracks 5, 6, 7 and 8 was modified, altering the paths of travel for pedestrians. This condition will remain in place for several months.

Graphic showing the modified Tower Work Zone, which was implemented at the end of December.

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower superstructure and install the glass curtain wall on the exterior of the tower.

Photo taken on February 14, 2024, showing the construction proceeding above the top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue to construct the remaining components of the building enclosure and foundations within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

  • Eversource is performing daytime work outside the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone, which may modify pedestrian paths of travel around the site.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained and clearly delineated at all times. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - January 26, 2024

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

A gallery of progress on the steel overbuild from December 2021 to January 2024.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure supports the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13.

  • Building enclosure work and interior fit out of the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install support for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between various tracks. This work may modify paths of travel at the ends of tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews continue to install metal between the tower and the new overbuild structure.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue metal panel installation, concrete column enclosure work, and platform lighting and PA installation at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • The Tower Work Zone area at the ends of Tracks 5, 6, 7 and 8 has been modified and the paths of travel for pedestrians have been altered in this area. This condition will remain in place for approximately three months.

Graphic showing the modified Tower Work Zone, which was implemented at the end of December.

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower superstructure and install the glass curtain wall on the exterior of the tower.

Photo taken on January 23, 2024, showing the construction proceeding above the top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue to construct the remaining components of the building enclosure and foundations within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

  • Eversource is performing daytime work outside the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone, which may modify pedestrian paths around the site.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained and clearly delineated at all times. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - January 5, 2024

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

A gallery of progress on the steel overbuild from December 2021 to January 2024.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure supports the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13.

  • Building enclosure work and interior fit out of the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install support for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between various tracks. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews continue to install metal panels in the railyard between the interface of the old and the new overbuild structures, as well as between the Tower and the new overbuild structure.

  • Crews continue the Track Ventilation Duct installation above Tracks 1 & 2.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue metal panel installation, concrete column enclosure work, and platform lighting and PA installation at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • The Tower Work Zone area at the ends of Tracks 5, 6, 7 and 8 has been modified and the paths of travel for pedestrians have been altered in this area. This condition will remain in place for approximately three months.

Graphic showing the modified Tower Work Zone, which was implemented at the end of December.

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower superstructure and install the glass curtain wall on the exterior of the tower.

Photo taken on January 4, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue to construct the remaining components of the building enclosure and foundations within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

  • Eversource is performing work outside the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone during the day, which may modify pedestrian paths around the site.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained and clearly delineated at all times. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - December 8, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

A gallery of progress on the steel overbuild from December 2021 to December 2023.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure supports the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13.

  • Building enclosure work and interior fit out of the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install support for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between various tracks. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews continue to install metal panels in the railyard between the interface of the old and the new overbuild structures as well as between the Tower and the new overbuild structure.

  • Crews will resume Track Ventilation Duct installation above Tracks 1 & 2 in the upcoming weeks.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue metal panel installation, concrete column enclosure work, and platform lighting and PA installation at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the coming weeks, there will be modifications to the Tower Work Zone area at the ends of Tracks 5, 6, 7 and 8.  Paths of travel for pedestrians will be altered in this area.

Graphic showing the modified Tower Work Zone, which will be implemented in the coming weeks.

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower superstructure and install the glass curtain wall on the exterior of the tower.

Photo taken on December 7, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue to construct the remaining structural steel, components of the building enclosure, spray applied fire proofing, and foundations within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

  • Eversource is performing work outside the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone during the day, which may modify pedestrian paths around the site.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - November 17, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

A gallery of progress on the steel overbuild from December 2021 to November 2023.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure supports the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13.

  • Building enclosure work and interior fit out of the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install support for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between various tracks. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews continue to install metal panels in the railyard between the interface of the old and the new overbuild structures as well as between the Tower and the new Overbuild Structure.

  • Within the next few weeks, crews will begin spraying applied fireproofing installation outside the bi-fold doors at platform level. This work may modify the paths of travel during overnight hours.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue metal panel installation and concrete column enclosure work at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower superstructure

  • Crews have begun to install the glass curtain wall on the exterior of the Tower.

Photo taken on November 15, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue to construct the remaining structural steel, components of the building enclosure, spray applied fire proofing, and foundations within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

  • Eversource is performing work outside the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone during the day, which may modify pedestrian paths around the site.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - October 27, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

A gallery of progress on the steel overbuild from December 2021 to September 2023.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure supports the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13.

  • Building enclosure and interior fit out of the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install support for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between various tracks. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews continue to install metal panels in the railyard between the interface of the old and the new overbuild structures.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue metal panel installation work at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower superstructure.

  • Crews have begun to install the glass curtain wall on the exterior of the Tower.

Photo taken on October 25, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue to construct the remaining structural steel, building enclosure components, spray applied fire proofing, and foundation work within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - October 6, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

A gallery of progress on the steel overbuild from December 2021 to September 2023.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure will support the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13. Construction on the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • Crews continue to place concrete on the overbuild structure and install mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services within the building.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install support for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between Tracks 10 and 11. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews continue to work to install metal panels between Tracks 9-11 and framing walls above Tracks 1 and 2.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue metal panel installation work at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower core and supporting steel structure.

Photo taken on October 4, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue to construct the remaining structural steel, spray applied fire proofing, and foundation work within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - September 15, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

A gallery of progress on the steel overbuild from December 2021 to September 2023.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure will support the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13. Construction on the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • Crews continue to place concrete on the overbuild structure and install mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services within the building.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install support for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between Tracks 10-11 and Tracks 12-13. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue metal panel installation work at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower core and supporting steel structure.

Photo taken on September 12, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue to construct the remaining structural steel, spray applied fire proofing, and foundation work within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

  • Glass curtain wall installation continues along Atlantic Avenue.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - August 25, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

A gallery of progress on the steel overbuild from December 2021 to August 2023.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure will support the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13. Construction on the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • Crews continue to place concrete on the overbuild structure and install mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services within the building.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install support for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between Tracks 4-5, Tracks 6-7, and Tracks 12-13. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews continue to install ventilation ductwork above Tracks 1 and 2. Additionally, crews are constructing a wall next to the Track 1 platform, and Track 1 platform light support arms. 

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue metal panel installation work at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower core and the supporting steel structure.

Photo taken on August 23, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews are continuing to construct the remaining structural steel, spray applied fire proofing, and foundation work within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

  • Glass curtain wall installation continues along Atlantic Avenue.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - August 4, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure will support the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13. Construction on the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • The contractor continues to place concrete on the overbuild structure and install mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services within the building.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install support for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between Tracks 4-5, Tracks 6-7, and Tracks 12-13. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews also continue to install ventilation ductwork above Tracks 1 and 2, a wall next to the Track 1 platform, and Track 1 platform light support arms.  

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • The contractor continues metal panel installation work at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower core and the supporting steel structure.

Photo taken on August 2, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue constructing on the remaining structural steel, which includes spraying applied fire proofing, and foundation work.

  • Glass curtain wall installation along Atlantic Avenue began the week of July 31.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - July 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure will support the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13. Construction on the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • The contractor continues to place concrete on the overbuild structure and install mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services within the building.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install supports for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between Tracks 4-5 and Tracks 6-7. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews also continue to install ventilation ductwork above Tracks 1 and 2, a wall next to the Track 1 platform, and Track 1 platform light support arms.  

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • The contractor continues metal panel installation work at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower core and the supporting steel structure.

Photo taken on July 12, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above top of the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue installing rebar and concrete slabs, along with completing the remaining structural steel work.

  • Crews also continue foundation work within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - June 23, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

A gallery of progress on the steel overbuild from December 2021 to June 2023.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure will support the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13. Construction on the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • The contractor continues to place concrete on the overbuild structure and install mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services within the building.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install supports for the platform lighting, PA and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between Tracks 4-5 and Tracks 6-7. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews also continue to install ventilation ductwork above Tracks 1 and 2, and are constructing a wall next to the Track 1 platform.  

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • The contractor continues metal panel installation work at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower core and the supporting steel structure.

Photo showing the construction proceeding above top of the headhouse concourse area. See more construction progress photos on the Project Documents page.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue installing rebar and concrete slabs, along with completing the remaining structural steel work.

  • Crews also continue foundation work within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - June 2, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure will support the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13. Construction on the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • The contractor continues to place concrete on the overbuild structure and install mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services within the building.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install supports for the platform lighting, PA and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between Tracks 6-7 and Tracks 12-13. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews also continue to install ventilation ductwork above Tracks 1 and 2, and are constructing a wall next to the Track 1 platform.  

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • The contractor continues metal panel installation work at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower core and the supporting steel structure.

Photo taken on May 31, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue installing rebar and concrete slabs, along with completing the remaining structural steel work.

  • Crews also continue foundation work within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - May 12, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure will support the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13. Construction on the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • The contractor continues to place concrete on the overbuild structure and install mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services within the building.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install supports for the platform lighting, PA and Variable Messaging System, along with electrical conduit between Tracks 2-3 and Tracks 4-5. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

  • Crews also continue to install ventilation ductwork above Tracks 1 and 2 along with constructing a wall next to the Track 1 platform.  

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • The contractor continues metal panel installation work at Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower core and the supporting steel structure.

Photo taken on May 9, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue installing rebar and concrete slabs, along with completing the remaining structural steel work.

  • Crews also continue foundation work within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

  • Commuters traveling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - April 21, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure will support the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13. Construction on the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • The contractor continues to place concrete on the overbuild structure and install mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services within the building.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install supports for the platform lighting, PA and Variable Messaging System between Tracks 10-11 and Tracks 12-13. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours. Crews will shortly begin to install platform lights, speakers, and conduit between Tracks 2 and 3.

  • On weekends, crews will install ventilation ductwork above Tracks 1 and 2.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • The contractor continues metal panel installation work Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower core and the supporting steel structure.

Photo taken on April 19, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue installing rebar and concrete slabs, along with completing the remaining structural steel work.

  • Crews also continue foundation work within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line.

  • Commuters travelling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - March 31, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure will support the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13. Construction on the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • The contractor continues to place concrete on the overbuild structure and install mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services within the building.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install supports for the platform lighting, PA, and Variable Messaging System between Tracks 10-11 and Tracks 12-13. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours. Crews will shortly begin to install platform lights, speakers, and conduits between Tracks 2 and 3.

  • On weekends, crews will install ventilation ductwork above Tracks 1 and 2.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • The contractor continues structural steel, concrete, and masonry wall installation work over Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night, along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the tower core and the supporting steel structure.

Photo taken on March 28, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. 

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • Crews continue installing rebar and concrete slabs, along with completing the remaining structural steel work.

  • Crews also continue foundation work within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line.

  • Commuters travelling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

Construction Update - March 10, 2023

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station.

Please allow extra time (5 – 10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding.

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE OVERBUILD STRUCTURE

  • The overbuild structure will support the expanded bus terminal and currently covers Tracks 1-13. Construction on the overbuild structure continues above the track level.

  • The contractor continues to place concrete on the overbuild structure and install mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services within the building.

  • Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install supports for the platform lighting, PA and Variable Messaging System between Tracks 8 and 9. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • The contractor continues remaining structural steel, concrete, and masonry wall installation work over Track 13. Due to this work, Track 13 is occasionally out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • In the Tower Work Zone, crews continue to construct the Great Space columns and arches.

Photo taken on March 7, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

  • Work in the Summer Street Plaza continues behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main access point for Tower Work Zone construction. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use.

ATLANTIC AVENUE WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

  • The large crane within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone has been demobilized and removed from the site. A smaller crane will be taking its place at a later date.

REMINDERS

  • Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line.

  • Commuters travelling between the South Station Concourse and the South Station Bus Terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway adjacent to Track 1 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

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