Sumner Tunnel Shutdown: The Ultimate Test Begins

The eight-week closure of Boston's Sumner Tunnel has begun, with transportation officials urging drivers to find alternative modes of transportation to avoid traffic. While work inside the tunnel is progressing well, state highway officials expect the true impact of the closure to be felt in the coming weeks as commuters settle into new patterns. The project aims to extend the tunnel's life by 50 years through routine maintenance. In addition to free rides on the Blue Line, discounted parking and ferry rides are being offered as alternatives. Commuters have expressed frustration with longer commutes and increased congestion since the closure began.