Green Line Extension Shutdown Postponed, Alarming Somerville State Reps

Somerville state representatives have expressed alarm over the six-week shutdown of the Green Line Extension, which will halt service between Lechmere and Union Square stations from July 18 to August 28. They are concerned that the alternative bus options provided by the MBTA will not be sufficient for Union Square riders, and are calling for additional accommodations such as more buses or shuttle services. The representatives also requested that buses be made free at Union Square to expedite boarding. The shutdown is necessary for MassDOT to repair the deteriorating steel on the Squires Bridge.