Construction Update - February 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.

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 February 14, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the headhouse concourse area.

South station bus terminal

• The parking exit booths on the roof deck of the South Station Bus Terminal have been permanently relocated. When exiting the parking area, you will need to circulate back to the main drive lane near the entrance gates to access the new exit booths.

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

• A large crane within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone is completing steel erection during daytime hours. The crane is expected to demobilize from the site beginning Friday, February 24 through Sunday, February 26.

• A temporary closure of two of the three travel lanes along Atlantic Avenue will be required to disassemble the crane boom, as well as the temporary closure of the Atlantic Avenue sidewalk adjacent to the work zone. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained.

• During this same weekend operation, parking along the east side of Atlantic Avenue will be closed between Kneeland Street and Essex Street except for a drop-off zone just south of the bus terminal.

• Accessible pedestrian access to the bus terminal will be maintained throughout the demobilization of the crane.

• Commuters travelling between the South Station concourse and the South Station bus terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

• This crane will be permanently demobilized, with a smaller crane 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.

Construction Update - January 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.

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 6 and 7. 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 January 25, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the headhouse concourse area.

South station bus terminal

• The parking exit booths on the roof deck of the South Station Bus Terminal have been permanently relocated. When exiting the parking area, you will need to circulate back to the main drive lane near the entrance gates to access the new exit booths.

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

• A large crane within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone is completing steel erection during daytime hours. The crane is expected to demobilize from the site around the middle of February 2023.

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 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

Construction Update - January 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.

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, platform PA and Variable Messaging System, along with track ventilation over Tracks 1 and 2. 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. 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 January 3, 2023, showing the construction proceeding above the headhouse concourse area.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

• Work in the Summer Street Plaza Area 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

• A large crane is now in place within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone, completing steel erection during daytime hours. This work is expected to continue through February 2023.

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 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

Construction Update - December 9, 2022

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 is currently under construction covering Tracks 1-13.

• 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 fireproofing various train station systems, including platform lighting, platform PA and Variable Messaging System, and track ventilation over Tracks 1 and 2. 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. Track 13 is typically 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 December 8, 2022, showing the construction of the Great Space columns and arches in the Tower Work Zone

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

• Work in the Summer Street Plaza Area 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

• A large crane is now in place within the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone, completing steel erection during daytime hours. This work is expected to continue through February 2023.

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 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

Construction Update - November 18, 2022

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 is currently under construction covering Tracks 1-13.

• 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 fireproofing. 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 the remaining structural steel, concrete, and masonry wall installation work over Track 13. Track 13 is typically 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 November 17, 2022, showing the construction of the Great Space columns and arches in the Tower Work Zone

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

• Work in the Summer Street Plaza Area 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

• A large crane is now in place, completing steel erection during daytime hours. This work is expected to continue through February.

Photo taken November 17, 2022 showing the new Atlantic Avenue crane.

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 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

Construction Update - October 28, 2022

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 is currently under construction covering Tracks 1-13.

• 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 fireproofing. 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 the remaining structural steel, concrete, and masonry wall installation work over Track 13. Track 13 is typically 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 October 18, 2022, showing the construction of the Great Space columns and arches in the Tower Work Zone

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

• Work in the Summer Street Plaza Area 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

• Foundation work continues in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone. Over the last few weeks, a small crane constructed a portion of the steel structure adjacent to the existing Bus Terminal.

• During the weekend of November 5 (Saturday, November 5 through Sunday November 6), a large crane will return to the site to complete steel erection during daytime hours. The configuration of the crane’s boom will require a temporary closure of some travel lanes along Atlantic Avenue, as well as a temporary closure of the Atlantic Avenue sidewalk adjacent to the construction zone, from Saturday to Sunday. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained.  During this operation, parking along the east side of Atlantic Avenue will be closed between Kneeland Street and Essex Street except for a drop-off zone just south of the Bus Terminal. Accessible pedestrian access to the Bus Terminal will be maintained throughout.

Photo of the small crane in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone, constructing a portion of the steel structure adjacent to the existing Bus Terminal (photo taken on October 19, 2022).

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 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

Construction Update - October 7, 2022

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 is currently under construction covering Tracks 1-13.

• 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 fireproofing. 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 the remaining structural steel, concrete, and masonry wall installation work over Track 13. Track 13 is typically 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 October 4, 2022 showing the construction of the Great Space columns and arches in the Tower Work Zone.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

• Work in the Summer Street Plaza Area 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

• Foundation work continues in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone. A crane will return to the site around the middle of November to complete steel erection during daytime hours.

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 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

Hines Celebrates the Next Chapter in the Redevelopment of South Station in Boston

Governor Baker, Mayor Wu, Senator Edwards, Rep. Michlewitz and city officials join in recognition of a significant milestone in the public-private collaboration to redevelop South Station

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Boston, MA (September 20, 2022) – Hines, the global real estate firm, today celebrated the successful beginning of the highly anticipated expansion and improvement of the Governor Michael S. Dukakis Transportation Center at South Station. The project is notable for its significant private investment in the city’s transit hub, and the continuation of South Station’s history of being a regional transportation core and destination. Project work began in January 2020. Hines leadership was joined by Governor Charlie Baker, Mayor Michelle Wu, Senator Lydia Edwards, and Chairman and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. Developed by Hines and designed by global placemaker Pelli Clarke & Partners, the 51-story, 1,020,000-square-foot building will redefine the Boston skyline.

“This future South Station is what was imagined all those years ago, when Boston had the foresight to think bigger at every step. This kind of partnership is the creative thinking that we need to turn our public transportation system around,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor, and former Boston Mayor, Martin J. Walsh.

“This transformative project will result in significant improvements to South Station and a better experience for the travelers who use it,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Our administration appreciates the collaboration with Hines, the City of Boston, community members and other partners which made this project possible.”

"This transportation center will embody what we want people to feel about our city when they first set foot here and what the ethos of Boston is - a place that is welcoming, connected, and inspiring to all," said Mayor Michelle Wu. "I want to thank everyone who has been putting so much work into the careful coordination, the safe work practices, and vision for what Boston can be and what our region can be."

“This is a historic moment with a historic coalition. It only demonstrates that in Boston, we do big things. But we do the best when we do them together. This is not just a tower but a beacon of our future and our call to meet the moment,” said Senator Lydia Edwards.

“This project is going to bring together transportation and aesthetics in a transformative way, and we are excited for the future and where this is going,” said State Representative and Chairman of Ways & Means Aaron Michlewitz.

“The vision for this project pre-dates Hines’ involvement, and it’s incredible to see it come to fruition after many years of successful collaboration among the MBTA, MassDOT, the City of Boston, the BPDA, the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak and others who share our passion and aspirations for this transportation hub and mixed-use private development project,” said David Perry, Hines Senior Managing Director. “Hines is incredibly proud of its role in this important public-private collaboration that will result in critical, privately-funded transit improvements as well as environmentally-responsible premium Class A office space and new housing opportunities to the city’s core.”

Currently, the South Station train station and bus terminal are two separate buildings, making connections between them difficult and inconvenient. The completion of the South Station Transportation Center will create comfortable and convenient transfers between all modes of transit, with direct connections between the rail and bus terminals.

The new outdoor concourse area will increase in size by 67% for an improved experience for passengers and people passing through the station. The tracks and platforms will be covered and the outdoor concourse will be transformed into an architecturally significant gateway to the city. The new bus terminal will increase capacity by more than 50% and will provide more convenient connections to the train and subway. Importantly, Hines has committed to supporting local employment opportunities, including at least 50% of the total work hours benefitting Boston residents; at least 25% of the total work hours will benefit people of color; and at least 10% of the total work hours benefiting female workers. Construction is being privately funded and, along with creating a new public space at the train station concourse, it will also improve the streetscape along Atlantic Avenue with new sidewalks, granite curbs, streetlights, greenery and street furniture, further activating the area and resulting in a vibrant, safe and welcoming experience for all.

In addition to transit and station improvements, the development will deliver a state-of-the-art office and residential tower positioned directly above South Station. Anticipated for delivery in 2025, the first phase of the project will offer approximately 670,000 rentable square feet of Class A office and amenity space as well as approximately 166 luxury residential condominium units and more than 500 parking spaces.

The office component will feature 29,000 square feet, primarily column-free, floor plates with 13 feet floor-to-ceiling heights and unobstructed views of downtown Boston and Boston Harbor. The residential component of the tower will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences along with penthouse duplex homes. Office tenants and residents will be provided with market-leading amenities such as a large park situated on top of the parking garage; conference center; fitness and wellness center, a restaurant and landscaped terrace with a swimming pool and dining and entertaining space for resident use on the 36th floor.

Strategically located at the nexus between Boston's Central Business District and the rapidly growing Seaport District, the property has convenient access to Logan International Airport as well as the area's primary highways, including Interstate 93 and the Massachusetts Turnpike.

The building is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification, WELL Gold certification, and to be one of the first BREEAM “Excellent” ratings in the U.S. BREEAM is the world’s leading science-based suite of validation and certification systems for a sustainable built environment.

Construction Update - September 16, 2022

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 is currently under construction covering Tracks 1-13.

• 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 fireproofing. 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 to complete the remaining steel deck installation and concrete work over Track 13. Track 13 is 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 September 7, 2022 showing the construction of the Great Space columns and arches in the Tower Work Zone from Summer Street Plaza.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

• Work in the Summer Street Plaza Area 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

• Foundation work continues in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone. A crane will return to the site later this year to complete steel erection during daytime hours.

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 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

Construction Update - August 26, 2022

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 is currently under construction covering Tracks 1-13.

• 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 fireproofing. 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 to complete the remaining steel deck installation and concrete work over Track 13. Track 13 is out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

• In the Tower Work Zone, work continues to construct the Great Space columns and arches.

Photo taken August 23, 2022 shows construction progress on the Great Space columns and arches within the Tower Work Zone.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

• Work in the Summer Street Plaza Area 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

• Foundation work continues in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone. A crane will return to the site later this year to complete steel erection during daytime hours.

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 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

Construction Update - August 5, 2022

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 is currently under construction covering Tracks 1-12.

• 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 fireproofing. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during the overnight hours.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

• A crane, located in the Track 13 Work Zone, is completing the remaining steel erection over Track 13. Track 13 is out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

• In the Tower Work Zone, work continues to construct the Great Space columns and arches.

Photo taken July 26, 2022 shows construction progress on the Great Space columns and arches within the Tower Work Zone.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

• Work in the Summer Street Plaza Area 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

• Foundation work continues in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone. A crane will return to the site later this year to complete steel erection during daytime hours.

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 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

Construction Update - July 15, 2022

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 is currently under construction covering Tracks 1-12.

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

• Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to install fireproofing. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during the overnight hours.

TRACK 13 WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

• Starting the week of July 18, a crane will be mobilized in the Track 13 Work Zone to complete the remaining steel erection over Track 13. Track 13 will be out of service at night along with minor service impacts during the day.

TOWER WORK ZONE ACTIVITY

• In the Tower Work Zone, work continues to construct the Great Space columns.

SUMMER STREET PLAZA ACTIVITY

• Work in the Summer Street Plaza Area 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

• Foundation work continues in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone. A crane will return to the site later this year to complete steel erection during daytime hours.

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 to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

Construction Update - June 24, 2022

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 ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• The structure that will support the expanded bus terminal is currently under construction and covers Tracks 1-12. The contractor continues to place concrete on the steel structure and install mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services within the building.

• The existing platform canopies are in the process of being removed during the overnight shifts. Crews are currently working to remove the  remaining canopy over Tracks 10-11. This work should be completed in the next few weeks.

• Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to begin fireproofing installation. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during the overnight hours.

• A second crane, located between the station and the Post Office (adjacent to Track 13), has been demobilized, and Track 13 is out of service.  This fall, a smaller crane will be mobilized to complete the steel erection over Track 13. 

• In the Tower Work Zone, work continues on the concrete foundation for the tower. This concrete cap beam is expected to take 2 more weeks to complete.

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

ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

• The smaller crane in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone has been demobilized, and foundation work has begun. The crane will return to the site later this year to complete the steel erection during daytime hours.

• Commuters travelling between the South Station concourse and the South Station bus terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Work in this area is taking place behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main construction access for the Tower Work Zone. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

Construction Update - June 3, 2022

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 ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• The contractor is currently erecting a steel structure that will cover the entire railyard, which will support the expanded bus terminal. The new structure currently covers Tracks 1-12. The contractor will continue to place concrete on the steel structure, above the tracks, as it is completed.

• The existing platform canopies are in the process of being removed during the overnight shifts. Crews are currently working to remove the canopy over Tracks 6 & 7 and will move sequentially until all canopies are demolished.  This work should be completed in the next few months.

• Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to begin fireproofing installation. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during the overnight hours.

• A second crane, located between the station and the Post Office (adjacent to Track 13), is erecting the east side of the expanded bus terminal. Due to this work, Track 13 is out of service. This crane will be demobilized in the coming weeks, and a smaller crane will take its place to complete the steel erection over Track 13 this fall.

• In the Tower Work Zone, work continues on the concrete foundation for the tower. This concrete cap beam is expected to take 2 more weeks to complete.

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

ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

• The smaller crane in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone has been demobilized, and foundation work has begun.  The crane will return to the site later this year to complete the steel erection during daytime hours.

• Commuters travelling between the South Station concourse and the South Station bus terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Work in this area is taking place behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main construction access for the Tower Work Zone. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

Construction Update - May 13, 2022

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 ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• The contractor is currently erecting a steel structure that will cover the entire railyard and support the expanded bus terminal. The new structure currently covers Tracks 1-12. The contractor will continue to place concrete on the steel structure, above the tracks, as it is completed.

• The existing platform canopies are in the process of being removed during the overnight shifts. Crews are currently working to remove the canopy over Tracks 2 & 3 and will move sequentially until all canopies are demolished. This work should be completed in the next few months.

• Crews continue to work at night in the railyard to begin fireproofing installation. This work may impact paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during overnight hours.

• A second crane, located between the station and the Post Office (adjacent to Track 13), is erecting the east side of the expanded bus terminal. Due to this work, Track 13 is out of service for the next few months. This crane will be demobilized in the coming weeks, and a smaller crane will take its place to complete the steel erection over Track 13 this fall.

• In the Tower Work Zone, work has commenced on the concrete foundation for the tower. This concrete cap beam is expected to take 6 to 8 weeks to complete.

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

ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

• The large crane on Atlantic Avenue has been demobilized, and a smaller crane is now in its place. This crane continues to erect the steel structure over the railyard. This smaller crane will leave the site within the next few weeks to make way for foundation work in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone. The smaller crane will return to the site later this year to complete the steel erection during daytime hours.

• Commuters traveling between the South Station concourse and the South Station bus terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Work in this area is taking place behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main construction access for the Tower Work Zone. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line.

Construction Update - April 22, 2022

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 ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• The contractor is currently erecting a steel structure that will cover the entire railyard, which will support the expanded bus terminal. The new structure currently covers Tracks 1-12. The contractor will continue to place concrete on the steel structure, above the tracks, as it is completed.

• In the next few weeks, the existing platform canopies will be removed during the overnight shifts.

• Over the coming months, crews will be working at night in the railyard to begin fireproofing installation. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during the overnight hours.

• A second crane, located between the station and the Post Office (adjacent to Track 13), is erecting the east side of the expanded bus terminal. Due to this work, Track 13 is out of service for the next few months. This crane will be demobilized in the coming weeks, and a smaller crane will take its place to complete the steel erection over Track 13 this fall.

• In the Tower Work Zone, work has commenced on the concrete foundation for the tower. This concrete cap beam is expected to take 6 to 8 weeks to complete.

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

ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

• The large crane on Atlantic Avenue has been demobilized, and a smaller crane is now in its place. This crane continues to erect the steel structure over the railyard. This smaller crane will leave the site within the next few weeks to make way for foundation work in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone. The smaller crane will return to the site later this year to complete the steel erection during daytime hours.

• Commuters traveling between the South Station concourse and the South Station bus terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone

ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Work in this area is taking place behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main construction access for the Tower Work Zone. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line.

Construction Update - April 1, 2022

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 ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• The contractor is currently erecting a steel structure that will cover the entire railyard, which will support the expanded bus terminal. The new structure currently covers Tracks 1-12. The contractor will continue to place concrete on the steel structure, above the tracks, as it is completed.

• In the next few weeks, the existing platform canopies will be removed during the overnight shifts.

• Over the coming months, crews will be working at night in the railyard to begin fireproofing installation. This work may modify the paths of travel at the ends of the tracks during the overnight hours.

• A second crane, located between the station and the Post Office (adjacent to Track 13), is erecting the east side of the expanded bus terminal. Due to this work, Track 13 is out of service for the next few months.    

• In the Tower Work Zone, excavation work continues, along with the installation of the remaining drilled micropiles. Customers may hear and experience vibrations from the work.

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

ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

• The contractor, working extended days (12-14 hours/day), will demobilize the Atlantic Avenue crane starting Friday, April 8 through Sunday, April 10. This crane will be permanently demobilized, with a smaller crane taking its place.

  • To transport the 370’ long boom out of the work zone, a temporary closure of two of the three travel lanes along Atlantic Avenue will be required, as well as the temporary closure of the Atlantic Avenue sidewalk adjacent to the work zone. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained.

  • During this same weekend operation, parking along the east side of Atlantic Avenue will be closed between Kneeland Street and Essex Street except for a drop-off zone just south of the Bus Terminal.

  • Accessible pedestrian access to the Bus Terminal will be maintained throughout the demobilization of the crane.

• Commuters travelling between the South Station concourse and the South Station bus terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Work in this area is taking place behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main construction access for the Tower Work Zone. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

Construction Update - March 11, 2022

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 ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• The contractor is currently erecting a steel structure that will cover the entire railyard, which will support the expanded bus terminal. The new structure currently covers Tracks 1-12. The contractor will continue to place concrete on the steel structure, above the tracks, as it is completed.

• The contractor continues to install temporary lighting and public address system infrastructure under the new steel structure. In the coming weeks, these temporary systems will become operational, and the existing platform canopies will be removed during the overnight shifts.

• A second crane, located between the station and the Post Office (adjacent to Track 13), is erecting the east side of the expanded bus terminal. Due to this work, Track 13 is currently out of service for the next few months.    

• In the Tower Work Zone, excavation work continues, along with the installation of the remaining drilled micropiles. Customers may hear and experience vibrations from the work.

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

ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

• A crane located in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone is currently erecting a steel structure for the new bus terminal expansion and parking garage overbuild.

• The lane on Atlantic Avenue formerly available for parking will continue to be used for pedestrian access around the work zone while steel erection work continues.

• Commuters traveling between the South Station concourse and the South Station bus terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Work in this area is taking place behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main construction access for the Tower Work Zone. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

Construction Update - February 18, 2022

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 ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• The contractor is currently erecting a steel structure that will cover the entire railyard, which will support the expanded bus terminal. The new structure currently covers Tracks 1-12. The contractor will continue to place concrete on the steel structure, above the tracks, as it is completed.

• The contractor has begun installing temporary lighting and public address system infrastructure under the new steel structure.  In the coming weeks, these temporary systems will become operational in preparation for the removal of the existing platform canopies, which will occur during the overnight shifts.

• A second crane, located between the station and the Post Office (adjacent to Track 13), is now in place and operational. This crane is erecting the east side of the expanded bus terminal.  Beginning at the end of this month, Track 13 will not be in use for the next several months. 

• In the Tower Work Zone, the contractor completed installation of the tower’s deep foundation elements, and the heavy equipment used for that work has been demobilized. Excavation work began this week along with the installation of the remaining drilled micropiles. Customers may hear and experience vibrations from the work.

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

ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

• A crane located in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone is currently erecting a steel structure for the new bus terminal expansion and parking garage overbuild.

• The lane on Atlantic Avenue formerly available for parking will continue to be used for pedestrian access around the work zone while steel erection work continues.

• Commuters traveling between the South Station concourse and the South Station bus terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Work in this area is taking place behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main construction access for the Tower Work Zone. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line. 

Construction Update - January 28, 2022

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.

Photo taken on January 24, 2022, showing work on the steel structure that will cover the railyard.

ACTIVITY ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• The contractor is currently erecting a steel structure that will cover the entire railyard, which will support the expanded bus terminal. The new structure currently covers Tracks 1-12. The contractor will continue to place concrete on the steel structure, above the tracks, as it is completed.

• The contractor has begun installing temporary lighting and the public address system infrastructure under the new steel structure.  In the coming weeks, these temporary systems will become operational in preparation for the removal of the existing platform canopies, which will occur during the overnight shifts.

• A second crane, located between the station and the Post Office (adjacent to Track 13), is now in place and operational. Track 13 continues to operate normally during the day but is closed each night between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

• In the Tower Work Zone, the contractor has nearly completed installation of the tower’s deep foundation elements. In the coming weeks, heavy equipment currently in the Tower Work Zone will be demobilized, which will have no effect on passenger pathways. The next phase of work in this area will include excavation operations and will be entirely behind the construction barriers. Customers may hear work and experience vibrations from it.

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

ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

• A crane located in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone is currently erecting the steel structure for the new bus terminal expansion and parking garage overbuild.

• The lane on Atlantic Avenue formerly available for parking will continue to be used for pedestrian access around the work zone while steel erection work continues.

• Commuters traveling between the South Station concourse and the South Station bus terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone.

ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Work in this area is taking place behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main construction access for the Tower Work Zone. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line.