"Sumner Tunnel Closure Sparks Emergency Response Changes and Traffic Woes in Boston"

Boston and Massachusetts officials have developed extensive plans for handling emergency situations during the eight-week closure of the Sumner Tunnel, which is expected to cause significant traffic backups. The plans include adding extra ambulances and staff to affected areas, facilitating the movement of ambulances to downtown hospitals, and prioritizing and guiding ambulances through the Ted Williams Tunnel. A command center has been set up to monitor and respond to incidents in real-time. State officials have also developed an emergency plan for potential issues with the tunnel but have not released it due to sensitive information about critical infrastructure.