Red Line shutdown turns 20-minute commute to Boston into two-hour slog
Red Line shutdown causes significant commute delays in Boston
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A 10-day shutdown of the Red Line has begun, affecting commutes to Boston.
The shutdown, which started on July 22, has significantly impacted travel times, turning what was once a 20-minute commute into a two-hour journey.
Coverage from various outlets, including NBC Boston, Streetsblog Massachusetts, WHDH, WCVB, and The Boston Globe, emphasizes the disruption caused by the shutdown and the resulting frustration for commuters.
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How long is the Red Line shutdown
10 days
What is the impact on commute times
A 20-minute commute has turned into a two-hour slog
Which outlets are covering the story
NBC Boston, Streetsblog Massachusetts, WHDH, WCVB, and The Boston Globe
Coverage (5)
- 10-day Red Line shutdown begins today: What to know NBC Boston · 12h ago
- The Red Line Is Taking Summer Break July 21-30 Streetsblog Massachusetts · 12h ago
- Half of Red Line to close for 10 days WHDH · 12h ago
- MBTA Red Line shuttle buses cause delays, frustration for commuters WCVB · 12h ago
- Red Line shutdown turns 20-minute commute to Boston into two-hour slog The Boston Globe · 12h ago broke it first
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