Boston – the next stage Sumner Tunnel Closure Coming soon. Officials said Saturday, T.
“The Sumner Tunnel was one of the first drivable tunnels in Massachusetts and one of the oldest in the country at nearly 100 years old,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. announced that it will start a full-scale renovation at a cost of 160 million dollars. “Major restoration and renovation work is scheduled.Unfortunately, we will have to close this tunnel from July 5th to August 31st.”
Highway administrator Jonathan Gulliver touted future improvements, but warned that they would lead to temporary increases in traffic.
“It will be much brighter. Part of what we are doing is replacing the entire tunnel lighting system. A good portion of the tunnel will feel more open,” he said. . “People who continue to drive will see more congestion at the Ted Williams Tunnel and Tobin Bridge.”
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Journalists observed work currently underway to repair the tunnel, which is used by about 40,000 drivers per day. So what’s the solution for commuters? Incentives are offered for alternative travel, including:
Free Blue Line and East Boston Ferry
Newburyport/Lockport Commuter Rail Shrink Fair
Free Bus Transfers: 111, 112, 114, 116, 117, SL3
click here To increase choice for commuters
“Please know that this tunnel is not available. Please use this opportunity to use an alternative tunnel,” Driscoll said. “We really hope that people will get out of their cars, stop driving, love it, and continue to use commuter rail and public transit.”
Some neighbors were unimpressed with the proposed alternative.
“I don’t really care about that,” said a man in East Boston. Already pretty bad, it takes him 30-40 minutes to the port, but usually he takes 10 minutes. It’s going to be frustrating. ”
Joey Price of East Boston said, “It’s going to be terrible for us and for my truck coming out of Valdor Boston. It’s going to affect our business and it’s going to affect my commute. It will affect me,” he said. “Another great excavation. This is not ideal.”
The tunnel is also scheduled to be closed in July-August in the summer of 2024.
