Construction of New Bus Boarding Platforms on Columbus Ave Progressing
Updated on January 22, 2021
Construction is progressing on the new Columbus Avenue bus boarding platforms. The concrete platforms at four of the eight stops are complete. Once the shelter, benches, and other amenities are added, these stops will serve the future center-running bus lanes. Read more about the final design and see a rendering of the final stops in the December 11, 2020 update.
Crews are advancing work on the remaining platforms and pedestrian improvements along the project corridor.
Completed Work
Over the last two weeks, crews have:
- Completed the construction of raised platforms at four stops:
- Columbus Avenue @ Walnut Avenue (outbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Walnut Avenue (inbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Dixwell Street (outbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Dixwell Street (inbound)
- Continued installation of new traffic signal equipment
- Continued pedestrian improvement work, including installation of new sidewalks, curb "bump-outs" at crosswalks for shorter crossing distances, and curb ramps
Upcoming Work
Over the next two weeks, crews will continue construction of the remaining four platforms:
- Columbus Avenue @ Bray Street (outbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Bray Street (inbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Dimock Street (outbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Dimock Street (inbound)
Crews will also continue constructing new sidewalks, curbs, pedestrian ramps, and installation of traffic signal improvements along the corridor.
The work will occur Mondays through Saturdays, from approximately 6 AM – 5 PM each day.
Service and Travel Impacts
For safety reasons, there may be occasional lane reductions, parking space removals, and minor detours for pedestrians around work zones.
Due to the work on Columbus Ave, stops may be temporarily relocated/closed through early 2021. Please follow the posted signs for temporary stop locations and nearest connection points.
Entrances to abutting properties may be temporarily adjusted around the work zones. However, our goal is to maintain access for businesses and private properties at all times.
The schedule for this major infrastructure project is weather-dependent and subject to change without notice.
More Information
Send any questions or comments to betterbusproject@mbta.com.
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