Lechmere closes in May for Green Line construction

"Lechmere Station closure looming as Green Line extension moves forward" (Boston Globe) The MBTA is closing the decrepit Lechmere station at the Green Line’s current northern terminus next spring while it builds a new station across Monsignor O’Brien Highway, meaning for the better part of a year the trolleys will end their run at North Station. The Science Park station will…

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Noise, Path, trees, and more concerns at Green Line meeting

"Somerville wants open bridges, less noise, and more trees from GLX team" (Somerville Journal) Though many residents attended the Nov. 19 meeting to learn about the progressing work, many shared concerns about construction noise, loss of trees, and community path design. Concerned resident Wig Zamore noted thousands of trees were cut down due to the GLX and high school projects, and…

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Green Line: 20% built, 80% to go

"Construction on Green Line extension 20 percent complete" (WCVB) Project manager John Dalton gave WCVB a tour of the efforts underway to connect Cambridge, Somerville and Medford with 4.7 miles of new rail. Construction on the more than $2 billion project is now almost 20 percent complete. “We're working around the clock in a lot of locations,” Dalton said. Watch the…

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MBTA Board concerned about potential Green Line delay

"‘Count us as very worried’ about Green Line extension project, MBTA official says" (Boston Globe) MBTA officials said Monday they are concerned about keeping the $2.3 billion Green Line extension project on schedule after being told a key piece of it has fallen months behind. John Dalton, who is overseeing the 4.7 mile extension, told the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s board…

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Green Line construction two months behind schedule, still opening 2021

The MBTA Board learned that work on the Green Line is running a bit behind. There are concerns about the contractor's ability to organize resources as well as get the necessary subcontractors in place quickly enough. These kinds of delays could be addressed and the time could be made up. But there's a concern that these delays could lead to additional…

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STEP at ArtBeat

Another ArtBeat, another opportunity to share what’s going on with the Green Line and other transportation projects in Somerville. Thanks everyone who dropped by our booth to say hello! Click for more photos.

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There are about 390 people working on the Green Line construction now

"Making tracks: Pace of work on Green Line extension project is picking up" (Boston Globe) "Tons of dirt are being removed and trucked to the Somerville-Cambridge border, where it will be used to form an elevated base for a new Green Line vehicle facility. Nearby, massive concrete structures leap out of the earth to eventually carry viaducts to the new destinations.…

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Community insists on accessibility of Green Line stations

"Anger grows over design of green line stations that limit access and add distance for disabled" (Cambridge Day) "State transportation officials are likely to get an earful at an open house Wednesday meant to explain what’s happening with the green line extension, as residents and officials don’t like what they already know. At Monday’s meeting of the City Council, residents and officials…

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