"Free Blue Line and Ferry Service Offered During Boston's Sumner Tunnel Closure"

The Blue Line subway in Boston will be free to ride during the two-month closure of the Sumner Tunnel this summer, according to a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The move is part of a package of measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the closure, which will see drivers detoured to other entry points. Other measures include free ferry rides and discounted tolls. The Blue Line has been hit by slow zones since March, with more than 30% of its tracks currently affected by speed restrictions.