"Traffic Chaos: Ted Williams Tunnel Closes for Urgent Organ Transplant as Sumner Tunnel Remains Shut"

The Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston was briefly closed due to a medical emergency to facilitate an organ transplant, causing brief delays for drivers on Interstate 90. The closure comes as the Sumner Tunnel remains shut down for an eight-week project, leading to heavy traffic disruptions and motorists transitioning to alternate routes. MassDOT officials have worked with State Police to prioritize and guide ambulances through the Ted Williams Tunnel during the Sumner Tunnel closure.