Construction Update - December 18, 2020

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.

PROJECT LOOKAHEAD - WINTER 2021

As we enter the new year, we are excited to announce that the South Station Air Rights Project will begin to transition into Stage 2 of the construction schedule. Prep work has occurred since January 2020 to accommodate the following changes:

• Beginning in mid-January 2021, a 370-foot-long crane will be erected within the current Atlantic Avenue construction zone. This crane will receive and erect steel deliveries to construct the bus terminal and parking garage overbuild. The establishment of the crane will take place over a weekend and will detour traffic along Atlantic Avenue. More detailed updates will be provided in the next several weeks.

• Currently, the contractor is will soon start infilling all previously shortened tracks which will create a temporary outdoor concourse that is 22% larger than the existing area to accommodate pedestrians and rail passengers throughout the rest of the project’s construction.

• In late January/early February, Doors 1 & 2 will be converted into a set of 5 bifold doors. Once completed, Doors 3-8 will be closed to accommodate the expanded, final tower construction zone (see more information on the Getting Around page). Once the tower construction zone is in place, the contractor will be able to perform foundation and structure work on the mixed-used tower.

Graphic showing the final, expanded tower construction zone.

The above changes can be seen in the construction sequence animation and the temporary conditions animation.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• The station doors that provide access to Tracks 1 and 2 are currently under construction.  While they are being replaced, passengers will need to use Doors 3-8 to access the outdoor concourse and platforms.

Graphic showing the construction zone around the doors that provide access to Tracks 1 & 2 needed to create a series of bifold doors.

• The contractor has begun work on the platform adjacent to Track 1 (Platform A).  While this work is being completed, the pathway along the north side of the platform has been slightly narrowed and will remain uncovered until the steel erection begins in January.  The steel erection begins the process of covering the entire railyard.

• The contractor has completed the work to shorten tracks 1 through 10.  Trains on these tracks now stop approximately one to two coach lengths farther away from the sliding entrance doors to the station.  The contractor will soon begin to infill a 50-foot-wide walkway across the railyard, utilizing portions of the sections of track no longer in use, which is the next step in expanding the outdoor concourse area. This will provide increased space for passenger circulation and establishment of the Tower Work Zone.  Some minor adjustments to track infrastructure will be completed in the next two weeks at the ends of tracks 11 & 12.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON THE OUTDOOR OVERHEAD CANOPY

The canopy structure has been demolished, with the exception of a single beam that runs along the headhouse wall. This beam is being removed at night over the next few weeks. Passengers may experience re-routing around temporary work areas at night while this work is being completed.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

Stairway access from Atlantic Avenue to the outdoor concourse area is temporarily closed, as the Atlantic Avenue construction area expands.  The ramp connecting Atlantic Avenue to the outdoor concourse will remain open.

Graphic showing the expansion of the Atlantic Avenue construction zone, which will block stairway access from Atlantic Avenue. The ramp connecting Atlantic Avenue to the outdoor concourse, highlighted in yellow, will remain open.

Passersby may also notice demolition work in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone. Work will be performed behind construction barriers.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR TRACK 13/POST OFFICE

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

Construction Update - December 4, 2020

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.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• The station doors that provide access to Tracks 1 and 2 are currently under construction.  While they are being replaced, passengers will need to use Doors 3-8 to access the outdoor concourse and platforms.

Graphic showing the construction zone around the doors that provide access to Tracks 1 & 2 needed to create a series of bifold doors.

• In the next few weeks, the contractor will begin work on the platform adjacent to Track 1 (Platform A).  While this work is being completed, the pathway along the platform will become slightly narrower and uncovered until the steel erection begins in January.  The steel erection begins the process of covering the entire railyard.

• The contractor has completed the work to shorten tracks 1 through 10.  Trains on these tracks now stop approximately one to two coach lengths farther away from the sliding entrance doors to the station.  The contractor will soon begin to infill a 50 foot wide walkway across the railyard, utilizing portions of the sections of track no longer in use, which is the next step in expanding the outdoor concourse area. This will provide increased space for passenger circulation and establishment of the Tower Work Zone.  Some minor adjustments to track infrastructure will be completed in the next two weeks at the ends of tracks 11 & 12.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON THE OUTDOOR OVERHEAD CANOPY

The canopy structure has been demolished, with the exception of a single beam that runs along the headhouse wall.  This beam will be removed at night in the coming weeks.  Passengers may experience re-routing around temporary work areas at night while this work is being completed. 

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

• Stairway access from Atlantic Avenue to the outdoor concourse area is temporarily closed, as the Atlantic Avenue construction area expands.  The ramp connecting Atlantic Avenue to the outdoor concourse will remain open.

Graphic showing the expansion of the Atlantic Avenue construction zone, which will block stairway access from Atlantic Avenue. The ramp connecting Atlantic Avenue to the outdoor concourse, highlighted in yellow, will remain open.

• Passersby may also notice demolition work in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone. Work will be performed behind construction barriers.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR TRACK 13/POST OFFICE

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

NEW MURAL IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

A new mural commissioned by Fidelity has been placed between the Summer Street Plaza and the South Station Air Rights work zone. The artists, Best Dressed Signs, celebrate the beauty of Autumn in New England with this nearly 70-foot piece. This mural is temporary and will change with the season this spring.

Construction Update - November 13, 2020

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.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• Starting the week of November 22, the station doors that provide access to Tracks 1 and 2 will be under construction.  While they are being replaced, passengers will need to use Doors 3-8 to access the outdoor concourse and platforms.

Graphic showing the construction zone around the doors that provide access to Tracks 1 & 2 needed to create a series of bifold doors.

• The contractor has completed the work to shorten tracks 1 through 10.  Trains on these tracks now stop approximately one to two coach lengths farther away from the sliding entrance doors to the station.  The contractor will soon begin to infill the sections of track no longer in use, which is the next step in expanding the outdoor concourse area. This will provide increased space for passenger circulation and establishment of the Tower Work Zone.  Some minor adjustments to track infrastructure will be completed in the next two weeks at the ends of tracks 11 & 12.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SOUTH STATION

Some of the kiosks within South Station are in the process of relocating. This relocation should be complete before the end of the year.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON THE OUTDOOR OVERHEAD CANOPY

The canopy structure has been demolished, with the exception of a beam that runs along the doors between South Station and the outdoor concourse area. This beam will be removed at night in the coming weeks.  Passengers may experience re-routing around temporary work areas at night while this work is being completed. 

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

Beginning Wednesday, November 18, pedestrian access from Atlantic Avenue to the outdoor concourse area will be closing temporarily, as the Atlantic Avenue construction area expands. The ramp from Atlantic Avenue to the outdoor concourse will remain open, except for some short, 5 to 10 minute periods during the second week of work. During these ramp closures, staff will be onsite to direct passengers.

Graphic showing the construction zone expansion at Atlantic Avenue, with the ramp from Atlantic Avenue to the outdoor concourse highlighted in yellow.

Passersby may also notice demolition work in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone. Work will be performed behind construction barriers.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR THE BUS TERMINAL

The contractor is working at night at the Bus Terminal level of the parking deck to survey and evaluate existing conditions above the bus drive lane.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR TRACK 13/POST OFFICE

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

Construction Update - October 30, 2020

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.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• In the coming weeks, the station doors that provide access to Tracks 1 and 2 will be under construction. While they are being replaced, passengers will need to use Doors 3-8 to access the outdoor concourse and platforms.

Graphic showing the construction zone around the doors that provide access to Tracks 1 & 2 needed to create a series of bifold doors.

• The contractor has completed the work to shorten tracks 1 through 10. Trains on these tracks now stop approximately one to two coach lengths farther away from the sliding entrance doors to the station. The contractor will now begin to infill the sections of track no longer in use, which is the next step in expanding the outdoor concourse area. This will provide increased space for passenger circulation and establishment of the Tower Work Zone. Some minor adjustments to track infrastructure will be completed in the next two weeks at the ends of tracks 11 & 12.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SOUTH STATION

Some of the kiosks within South Station are in the process of relocating. This relocation should be complete before the end of the year.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON THE OUTDOOR OVERHEAD CANOPY

The contractor continues to remove the canopy structure that extends from the station entrance over the outdoor concourse area. Passengers may experience re-routing around temporary work areas while this work is being completed.   

Graphic showing the canopy (highlighted in orange) over the outdoor concourse area.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

Passersby may notice demolition work near the entrance to South Station on Atlantic Avenue. Work will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR THE BUS TERMINAL

The contractor is working at night at the Bus Terminal level of the parking deck to survey and evaluate existing conditions above the bus drive lane.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR TRACK 13/POST OFFICE

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

Construction Update - October 16, 2020

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.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• In the coming weeks, the contractor will close the station doors that provide access to Tracks 1 and 2. While they are being replaced, passengers will need to use Doors 3-8 to access the outdoor concourse and platforms.

Graphic showing the construction zone around the doors that provide access to Tracks 1 & 2 needed to create a series of bifold doors.

• The contractor continues to perform work to shorten the tracks. Currently, Tracks 1 through 8 are complete, and trains on those tracks now stop approximately one coach length farther away from the sliding entrance doors to the station. This work will continue on the remaining tracks in October. Once track work is complete, the sections of track no longer in use will be infilled and the outdoor concourse area expanded. This will provide increased space for passenger circulation and establishment of the Tower Work Zone.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SOUTH STATION

Some of the kiosks within South Station are in the process of relocating. This relocation should be complete before the end of the year.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON THE OUTDOOR OVERHEAD CANOPY

The contractor has begun to remove the canopy structure that extends from the station entrance over the outdoor concourse area. Passengers may experience re-routing around temporary work areas while this work is being completed. 

Graphic showing the canopy (highlighted in orange) over the outdoor concourse area.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

Passersby may notice demolition work near the entrance to South Station on Atlantic Avenue. Work will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR THE BUS TERMINAL

The overnight work of removing metal panels from the exterior of the Bus Terminal has concluded.  There is no near-term work scheduled near the Bus Terminal. 

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Construction work in this area is being performed behind barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR TRACK 13/POST OFFICE

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

Construction Update - October 2, 2020

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.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• The station doors that provide access to Tracks 9 and 10 are now closed. For now, passengers can use Doors 1-8 to access the outdoor concourse and platforms.

• In the next few weeks, we will be replacing the station doors that provide access to Tracks 1 and 2.  During construction, passengers will need to use Doors 3-8 to access the outdoor concourse and platforms.

• The contractor continues to perform work to shorten the tracks.  Currently, Tracks 1 through 6 are complete, and trains on those tracks now stop approximately one coach length farther away from the sliding entrance doors to the station.  This work will continue on the remaining tracks in October. Once track work is complete, the sections of track no longer in use will be infilled and the outdoor concourse area expanded. This will provide increased space for passenger circulation and establishment of the Tower Work Zone.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SOUTH STATION

Some of the kiosks within South Station are in the process of relocating.  This relocation should be complete before the end of the year.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON THE OUTDOOR OVERHEAD CANOPY

The contractor has begun to remove the canopy structure that extends from the station entrance over the outdoor concourse area. Passengers may experience re-routing around temporary work areas while this work is being completed. 

Graphic showing the canopy (highlighted in orange) over the outdoor concourse area.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

Passersby may notice demolition work near the entrance to South Station on Atlantic Avenue. Work will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR THE BUS TERMINAL

The overnight work of removing metal panels from the exterior of the Bus Terminal has concluded.  There is no near-term work scheduled near the Bus Terminal. 

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Construction work in this area is being performed behind barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR TRACK 13/POST OFFICE

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

Construction Update - September 18, 2020

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.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• The station doors that provide access to Tracks 9 and 10 are now closed. Passengers can use Doors 1-8 to access the outdoor concourse and platforms.

• The contractor continues to perform work to shorten the tracks. Currently, Tracks 1 through 6 are complete, and trains on those tracks now stop approximately one coach length farther away from the sliding entrance doors to the station. This work will continue on the remaining tracks in October. Once track work is complete, the sections of track no longer in use will be infilled and the outdoor concourse area expanded. This will provide increased space for passenger circulation and establishment of the Tower Work Zone.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON THE OUTDOOR OVERHEAD CANOPY

The contractor has begun night work to remove components of the overhead canopy that extends from the station entrance over the outdoor concourse area. Passengers may experience re-routing around temporary work areas while this work is being completed.  In the next two weeks, the contractor will begin to remove the canopy structure itself.

Graphic showing the canopy (highlighted in orange) over the outdoor concourse area.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

Passersby may notice demolition work near the entrance to South Station on Atlantic Avenue. Work will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR THE BUS TERMINAL

Overnight work continues at the Bus Terminal, where metal panels are being removed from the exterior, north face of the structure. The purpose of this activity is to accurately locate and survey the future tie-in points of the new expanded terminal into the existing structure. 

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

Construction work in this area is being performed behind barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR TRACK 13/POST OFFICE

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

Construction Update - September 4, 2020

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.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• In the next two weeks, the station doors that provide access to Tracks 9 and 10 will be closing as the construction zone expands.  Passengers will need to use Doors 1-8 to access the outdoor concourse and platforms.

Graphic showing the expanded work zone adjacent to the station doors that lead to Tracks 9 and 10.

• The contractor continues to perform work to shorten the tracks.  Currently, Tracks 1 through 6 are complete, and trains on those tracks now stop approximately one coach length farther away from the sliding entrance doors to the station.  This work will be continued on the remaining tracks throughout the summer. Once track work is complete in the fall, the sections of track no longer in use will be infilled and the outdoor concourse area expanded. This will provide increased space for passenger circulation and establishment of the Tower Work Zone.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON THE OUTDOOR OVERHEAD CANOPY

The contractor has begun night work to remove components of the overhead canopy that extends from the station entrance over the outdoor concourse area. Passengers may experience re-routing around temporary work areas while this work is being completed.  In the next two weeks, the contractor will begin to remove the canopy structure itself.

Graphic showing the canopy (highlighted in orange) over the outdoor concourse area.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

• During the next few weeks, passersby may notice demolition work near the entrance to South Station on Atlantic Avenue. Work will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated.

• The entrance to South Station from Atlantic Avenue has narrowed due to the
  expansion of the Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR THE BUS TERMINAL

Overnight work continues at the Bus Terminal, where metal panels are being removed from the exterior, north face of the structure.  The purpose of this activity is to accurately locate and survey the future tie-in points of the new expanded terminal into the existing structure.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

• Access through the plaza from Summer Street directly to the train platforms is now closed.  To reach the train platforms and South Station from Summer Street, pedestrians should use the new Summer Street ramp and stairs.

• Other work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR TRACK 13/POST OFFICE

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

Construction Update - August 21, 2020

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.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• This week, access to the northside of the platform adjacent to Track 1 was modified to accommodate a temporary construction zone. To access the Bus Terminal and platform adjacent to Track 1, passengers will need to walk a short distance around the construction zone, using the platform between Tracks 2 and 3.

Graphic showing the temporary Track 1 construction zone and new access route.

• The contractor continues to perform work to shorten the tracks. Currently, Tracks 1 through 6 are complete, and trains on those tracks now stop approximately one coach length farther away from the sliding entrance doors to the station. This work will continue on the remaining tracks throughout the summer. Once track work is complete in the fall, the sections of track no longer in use will be infilled and the outdoor concourse area expanded. This will provide increased space for passenger circulation and establishment of the Tower Work Zone.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON THE OUTDOOR OVERHEAD CANOPY

The contractor has been working at night to remove plaster from the underside of the overhead canopy that extends from the station entrance over the outdoor concourse area. The contractor has also begun removing components of the roof. Passengers may experience re-routing around temporary work areas at night.  In the next few weeks, as this work is complete, the contractor will remove the canopy structure itself.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

• During the next few weeks, passersby may notice demolition work near the entrance to South Station on Atlantic Avenue. Work will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated.

• The Atlantic Avenue construction zone will be expanding in the next couple of weeks. This expanded zone will narrow the entrance to South Station from Atlantic Avenue.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR THE BUS TERMINAL

Overnight work continues at the Bus Terminal, where metal panels are being removed from the exterior, north face of the structure. The purpose of this activity is to accurately locate and survey the future tie-in points of the new expanded terminal into the existing structure.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

• On Monday, August 24, access through the plaza from Summer Street directly to the train platforms will close in order to expand the construction zone.  To reach the train platforms and South Station from Summer Street, pedestrians should use the new Summer Street ramp and stairs.

Graphic showing the expanded Summer Street Plaza construction zone, and the new pedestrian access route to South Station via the Summer Street ramp.

• Other work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel in this area will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR TRACK 13/POST OFFICE

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel in this area will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

Construction Update - August 7, 2020

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.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• In the next few weeks, access to the northside of the platform adjacent to Track 1 will be modified to accommodate a temporary construction zone. To access the Bus Terminal and platform adjacent to Track 1, passengers will need to walk a short distance around the construction zone, using the platform between Tracks 2 and 3.

Graphic showing the temporary Track 1 construction zone and new access route.

• The contractor continues to perform work to shorten the tracks. Currently, Tracks 1 through 6 are complete, and trains on those tracks now stop approximately one coach length farther away from the sliding entrance doors to the station. This work will be continued on the remaining tracks throughout the summer. Once track work is complete in the fall, the sections of track no longer in use will be infilled and the outdoor concourse area expanded. This will provide increased space for passenger circulation and establishment of the Tower Work Zone.

• Some of the digital displays in the outdoor concourse area have been removed due to construction activity.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON THE OUTDOOR OVERHEAD CANOPY

The contractor has been working at night to remove plaster from the underside of the overhead canopy that extends from the station entrance over the outdoor concourse area. Passengers may experience re-routing around temporary work areas at night.  In the next few weeks, as the canopy plaster removal operation nears completion, this work will transition into a removal of the canopy structure itself.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

• During the next few weeks, passersby may notice demolition work near the entrance to South Station on Atlantic Avenue. Work will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated.

• The Atlantic Avenue construction zone will be expanding in the coming weeks. This expanded zone will narrow the entrance to South Station from Atlantic Avenue.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR THE BUS TERMINAL

Overnight work continues at the Bus Terminal, where metal panels are being removed from the exterior, north face of the structure. The purpose of this activity is to accurately locate and survey the future tie-in points of the new expanded terminal into the existing structure. 

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

• In the coming weeks, access through the plaza from Summer Street directly to the train platforms will close in order to expand the construction zone. To reach the train platforms and South Station from Summer Street, pedestrians should use the new Summer Street ramp and stairs.

• Other work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel in this area will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR TRACK 13/POST OFFICE

Work in this area is being performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel in this area will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

Construction Update - July 24, 2020

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.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

• In the next few weeks, access to the north side of the platform adjacent to Track 1 will be restricted due to a temporary construction zone. To access the Bus Terminal and platform adjacent to Track 1, passengers will need to walk a short distance around the construction zone, using the platform between Tracks 2 and 3.

Graphic showing the temporary Track 1 construction zone and new access route.

• The contractor continues to perform work to shorten the tracks. Currently, Tracks 1 through 4 are complete, and trains on those tracks now stop approximately one coach length farther away from the sliding entrance doors to the station. This work will be continued for the other tracks throughout the summer. Once the track work is complete in the fall, the sections of track no longer in use will be infilled and the outdoor concourse area expanded. This will provide increased space for passenger circulation and establishment of the Tower Work Zone.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON THE OUTDOOR OVERHEAD CANOPY

The contractor has been working at night to remove plaster from the underside of the overhead canopy that extends from the station entrance over the outdoor concourse area. This work will occur for the next several weeks, and some passengers may experience re-routing around temporary work areas at night.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

During the next few weeks, passersby may notice demolition work near the entrance to South Station on Atlantic Avenue. Work will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR THE BUS TERMINAL

In the next few weeks, overnight work will take place at the Bus Terminal, where metal panels will be removed from the exterior, north face of the structure. The purpose of this activity is to accurately locate and survey the future tie-in points of the new, expanded terminal into the existing structure. 

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

• Construction to establish a new ramp to the station is now complete.  

A view of the completed Summer Street ramp entrance looking towards the Summer Street Plaza and South Boston.

• All upcoming work in this area will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel in this area will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to the CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR TRACK 13/POST OFFICE

All upcoming work in this area will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel in this area will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to the CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

Construction Update - July 10, 2020

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

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON TRACK AND PLATFORMS

Last week, the contractor began work to shorten the tracks, beginning with Tracks 1 and 2. Trains on Tracks 1 and 2 now stop approximately one coach length farther away from the sliding entrance doors to the station. As trains will stop farther from the station, passengers should plan to arrive five minutes earlier for departing trains. The shortening for Tracks 3 and 4 will begin the night of Friday, July 17. 

This work will be continued for the other tracks throughout the summer. Once the track work is complete in the fall, the tracks can be infilled and the outdoor concourse area expanded, which will allow for increased space for passenger circulation and the establishment of the Tower Work Zone.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON THE OUTDOOR OVERHEAD CANOPY

Beginning next week, the contractor will be working at night to remove plaster from the underside of the overhead canopy that extends from the station over the outdoor concourse area. This work will occur at night, and some passengers may experience re-routing around temporary work areas.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN ATLANTIC AVENUE AREA

• Construction of the new ramp on Atlantic Avenue is now complete. The older ramp has been closed and will be demolished soon.

• The Atlantic Avenue work zone has been expanded to the north, closer to the station.

• During the next few weeks, passersby may notice demolition work near the entrance to South Station on Atlantic Avenue. Work will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated.

A view of the new Atlantic Avenue ramp, looking towards the South Station Bus Terminal.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR THE BUS TERMINAL

In the next few weeks, overnight work will take place at the Bus Terminal, where metal panels will be removed from the exterior, north face of the structure.  The purpose of this activity is to accurately locate and survey the future tie-in points of the new expanded terminal into the existing structure. 

UPCOMING ACTIVITY IN SUMMER STREET PLAZA AREA

• Construction to establish a new ramp is expected to be completed next week.

• All upcoming work in this area will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel in this area will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to the CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY NEAR TRACK 13/POST OFFICE

All upcoming work in this area will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel in this area will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to the CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

Construction Update – June 25, 2020

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

Upcoming Activity on Tracks and Platforms

• Starting on Friday, June 26, the contractor will begin work to shorten the tracks, beginning with Tracks 1 and 2. Beginning Monday, June 29, trains on Tracks 1 and 2 will stop approximately one coach length farther away from the headhouse. As trains will stop farther from the station, passengers should plan to arrive five minutes earlier for departing trains. This work will continue for the other tracks throughout the summer.  Once the track work is complete in the fall, the tracks will be infilled and the outdoor concourse area expanded, which will allow for increased space for passenger circulation and the establishment of the Tower Work Zone.

Before Track Shortening

After Track Shortening

• During the next 2 weeks, there will be some construction activity during the day along Platform A, adjacent to Track 1. Access along Platform A and to and from the Bus Terminal will be maintained at all times for pedestrians.

Upcoming Activity at the Headhouse

• In the next few weeks, the contractor will be working at night to remove the plaster from the overhead canopy that extends from the headhouse over the outdoor concourse area.

Upcoming Activity in Atlantic Avenue Area

• Construction of the new ramp on Atlantic Avenue will be completed soon. The older ramp will be closed and demolished as soon as the new ramp is in service, in order to expand the Atlantic Avenue work zone.

• During the next few weeks, passersby may notice demolition work near the entrance to South Station on Atlantic Avenue. Work will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated.

Upcoming Activity in Summer Street Plaza Area

• Construction to establish a new ramp from Summer Street to South Station is ongoing and should be completed by the end of next week. Pedestrian access to the doors entering and exiting the South Station headhouse toward the plaza area will be maintained at all times during this construction. Access to the CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

Upcoming Activity Near Track 13/Post Office

• Demolition of the canopy adjacent to Track 13, within the construction zone, has been completed.

• All upcoming work in this area will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel in this area will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. Access to the CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line will also be maintained.

Construction Update - June 12, 2020

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station. Daytime construction to create replacement Atlantic Avenue and Summer Street access ramps is a necessary step to establish the project construction zones. Overnight signal conduit work was completed on Tracks 3 & 4 last week.

Upcoming Activity in Atlantic Avenue Area

• Construction of a new ramp on Atlantic Avenue, which will replace the existing ramp, is ongoing and scheduled to be completed this week. Once this replacement ramp is in place, the existing Atlantic Avenue ramp will be closed to expand the construction zone. Access to and from South Station from Atlantic Avenue will be maintained by the new, replacement ramp.

• During the next few weeks, passersby may notice demolition work near the entrance to South Station on Atlantic Avenue. Work will be performed behind construction barriers. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated.

Upcoming Activity in Summer Street Plaza Area

• Construction to establish a new ramp from Summer Street to South Station is ongoing and should be completed by the end of next week. Pedestrian access to the doors entering and exiting the South Station headhouse toward the plaza area will be maintained at all times during this construction.

• Beginning the week of June 15, the construction zone adjacent to Track 10 will be expanded. Passenger access through the Summer Street Plaza will remain open. Passengers heading to Platforms 10, 11, 12, and 13 will not be impacted except for a narrower platform width at the end of Track 10. Signage will be maintained for changes in paths of travel.

Upcoming Activity Near Track 13/Post Office

Demolition of the canopy adjacent to Track 13, within the construction zone, has commenced and should be completed within 2 weeks. This work will be completed at night during Track 13 track outages.

Upcoming Activity on Platforms

Beginning in July, the contractor will work to shorten the tracks, beginning with Tracks 1 and 2. When the work starts, trains will stop approximately one coach length farther away from the headhouse. Once the track work is complete in the fall, the tracks can be infilled and the outdoor concourse area expanded, which will allow for increased space for passenger circulation.

Construction Update - June 4, 2020

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station. Daytime construction to create replacement Atlantic Avenue and Summer Street access ramps, as well as the closing of the outdoor ramp connecting Platform A to the bus terminal are necessary to establish the project construction zones. Overnight signal conduit work will also be performed on Tracks 3 & 4. (Tracks 1 & 2 were completed last week). 

Upcoming Activity in Atlantic Avenue Area

• Construction of a new ramp on Atlantic Avenue, which will replace the existing ramp, is scheduled to be completed next week. Once this replacement ramp is in place, the existing Atlantic Avenue switchback ramp will be closed to expand the construction zone. Access to and from South Station from Atlantic Avenue will be maintained by the new, replacement ramp.

• Suffolk Construction has closed the outdoor switchback ramp that provides access to and from Platform A (adjacent to Track 1), near the South Station Bus Terminal. Closing the outdoor ramp is necessary for the contractor to finish establishing the Atlantic Avenue construction zone. Access will be maintained to and from Platform A through an existing ramp in the South Station Bus Terminal.

• During the next few weeks, passersby may notice demolition work near the entrance to South Station on Atlantic Avenue, including the demolition of the now-closed bike cage. Pedestrian travel will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated.

Upcoming Activity in Summer Street Area

Construction to establish a new ramp from Summer Street to South Station will begin next week. Pedestrian access to the doors entering and exiting the South Station headhouse toward the plaza area will be maintained at all times during this construction.

Upcoming Activity Near Track 13/Post Office

• Overnight work near Platform H, adjacent to Track 13, has been completed to establish a construction zone in that area. 

• In the next few weeks, riders may notice the demolition of the canopy adjacent to Track 13, within the construction zone. Actual demolition work will be completed at night during Track 13 track outages.

Upcoming Activity on Platforms

A new Keolis dispatch trailer structure will be installed this week, adjacent to Track 10 beside the loading dock. Once the new trailer is in place, the existing trailer, currently located at the end of Tracks 1 & 2, will be removed.

Construction Continues on South Station Air Rights Project

Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will be continuing daytime construction at the station, the Summer Street plaza, and the Atlantic Avenue construction zone over the next several weeks.  Nighttime work will include the installation of electrical conduits within the tracks for signalization and the demolition of the canopy at Platform H (adjacent to Track 13) on the east side of the station.

Atlantic Avenue Ramp Replacement

Beginning the week of May 25, Suffolk Construction will begin building a new ramp on Atlantic Avenue, adjacent to the current ramp.  Once this replacement ramp is in place, the existing Atlantic Avenue ramp will be closed in order to expand the construction zone.  The closure will occur during the week of June 1.  Access to and from South Station will be maintained by this replacement ramp.

Location of new ramp, facing Atlantic Avenue

Outdoor Ramp Next to Bus Terminal Closing

During the week of June 1, Suffolk Construction will close the outdoor ramp that provides access to and from Platform A (adjacent to Track 1), near the South Station Bus Terminal. 

Access will be maintained to and from Platform A through an existing ramp in the South Station Bus Terminal. To access the alternate ramp from Platform A, continue down Platform A toward the bus terminal and enter right into the first terminal doors. At the end of the alternate ramp, continue straight and turn left to exit through the double doors onto Atlantic Avenue.

Location of bus terminal ramp, from Track 1

To access the replacement ramp from Atlantic Avenue, take a right at the entrance of the current switchback ramp and enter the South Station bus terminal through the first set of double doors. Once inside the bus terminal, take a right and enter the alternate ramp to Platform A.

Reminder: Pedestrian Travel Change Next to Track 13 beginning May 25

Beginning May 25, passengers will no longer have direct access to Track 13 from the alley between South Station and the Post Office, as this will be part of the construction zone.  If you are a passenger who will be using the sidewalk from Dorchester Avenue to the rail platform, you will need to use the newly painted crosswalk to enter the station (near the end of Tracks 11 and 12).

South Station Air Rights Project Construction Anticipated to Restart on May 18

Work on the South Station Air Rights Project is planned to resume on May 18.  Once the schedule impacts of the COVID-19 delays can be determined, a new construction timeline will be established.

Please note that Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, and its subcontractors will be maintaining full compliance with the City of Boston’s COVID-19 Safety Policies to ensure the safety of not only work crews but members of the traveling public.

New Construction Zone to be Established

Beginning on May 18, Suffolk Construction will begin establishing a construction zone adjacent to Track 13.  The contractor recently installed a new sidewalk for pedestrians to access the train platforms directly from Dorchester Avenue, providing a more direct connection for those rail passengers looking to access the Fort Point Channel area.  

If you are a passenger who will be using the sidewalk from Dorchester Avenue to the rail platform, you will need to use the newly painted crosswalk to enter the station (near the end of Tracks 11 and 12). Beginning Monday, May 25, passengers will no longer have direct access to Track 13 from the alley between South Station and the Post Office, as this will be part of the construction zone.

New sidewalk from Dorchester Avenue to South Station, adjacent to the U.S. Post Office entrance (left)

New crosswalk between South Station and US Post Office (view towards the alley)

Work along Atlantic Avenue Continues

The contractor is continuing to perform work in the Atlantic Avenue construction zone.

Construction Paused and Bike Storage Relocation

Construction Pausing on South Station Air Rights Project due to Coronavirus

On March 16, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh ordered construction projects in the City to be shut down for at least the next two weeks in response to the coronavirus outbreak.  The South Station Air Rights project team will take every measure necessary as designated by the Mayor and Governor. This is a time when many individuals and businesses must make sacrifices for the safety of our community, and we will do our part.  We will continue to provide updates on the project and announce when construction resumes.

Bike Facility Closing on Friday, March 27

In anticipation of construction resuming, the MBTA Pedal and Park facility located on Atlantic Avenue will be closing at noon on Friday, March 27, 2020.   New bicycle racks are currently available near the existing Blue Bikes facility, along the east side of Atlantic Avenue, adjacent to South Station. In the spring, a new Pedal and Park facility will be open in a nearby location.  A notice will be sent once that facility is open.

Once construction is complete, the new bike storage facility will be located in the expanded South Station Transportation Center, accessible from the Atlantic Avenue sidewalk just south of the entrance to the train station.

All bicycles in the existing Pedal and Park facility on Atlantic Avenue must be removed by noon on Friday, March 27.  If a bike is removed, the owner would need to contact the Transit Police at 617-222-1212. Owners will have 30 days to retrieve their bikes.

Track 13 and Upcoming Construction Activity

Track 13 Changes

Beginning March 2, through the completion of South Station Transportation Center Improvement Project, all trains boarding on Track 13 will be accessible only on the west side of the platform, closest to Track 12. The east side of the platform, closest to the Post Office, will be closed as part of the construction zone.

Upcoming Construction Activity

This week, a fenced-in work zone will be put in place between 245 Summer Street and South Station.  Within the work zone, patio pavers and benches will be removed, stored, and reinstalled once the project has been completed.  Access through the plaza will be maintained. 

The existing MBTA bus shelter at the Summer Street at South Station stop will be removed to allow for a new South Station pedestrian ramp to be constructed.  The bus stop will remain active.  The construction of the ramp is scheduled to take approximately two weeks to complete. 

For more information:

• Visit the project website, www.southstationairrights.com

• If you have questions, please email the project team: team@southstationairrights.com

Construction Activity Commences on Atlantic Avenue Next Week

Next week, Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will begin establishing a construction zone on Atlantic Avenue.  To establish this zone, the contractor will begin making curb cuts along Atlantic Avenue, which will involve temporary travel lane closures during off-peak hours (between 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM).  This will be the first activity for Stage 1 of construction for the South Station Air Rights Project.

During the process of making the curb cuts, the contractor will displace the cab parking in the curb cut zones, leaving approximately four spaces at the entrance to the station.  This work should take about five days to complete and will not occur over the weekend.  After the curb cuts are complete, the cab stand by the Atlantic Avenue entrance to South Station will be split into two areas to accommodate access to the construction zone throughout the project.  Signs indicating the new curb use will be posted on Atlantic Avenue.

Access to the South Station train platforms through the Atlantic Avenue entrance will be maintained during construction.

For more information:

• Visit the project website, www.southstationairrights.com

• If you have questions, please email the project team: team@southstationairrights.com

 The schedule for this infrastructure project is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.