I-90 Bowker Overpass Work Wraps Up; Major MBTA Service Changes and Bus Detours in Effect

Morning Traffic and Commute Overview

Good morning, Boston. As we head into Friday, February 6, 2026, commuters should be prepared for a mix of infrastructure-related delays and significant service changes across the MBTA network. While some overnight roadwork is finishing up, several ongoing construction projects and recent weather conditions continue to impact local routes.

Major Roadwork and Artery Updates

• I-90 Eastbound (Mass Pike): MassDOT has confirmed that the scheduled nightly work near the Bowker Overpass is concluding this morning, February 6. While the single-lane closures were limited to overnight hours (10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.), morning travelers should remain cautious of lingering equipment and work crews as they clear the area near Ipswich Street. This work is part of the ongoing $84 million replacement of the Bowker Overpass Bridge.
• Framingham/Route 9: Drivers heading toward Framingham should note that previous utility issues have been cleared, but general congestion remains high near the Golden Triangle area.

MBTA Service Alerts and Disruptions

Public transit riders face a complex morning with several major service suspensions active throughout the month of February to support signal upgrades and bridge replacements.

• Commuter Rail Suspensions: Service remains suspended on the Needham Line between Needham Heights and South Station. Additionally, service on the Haverhill and Lowell lines is impacted by the North Station Terminal Area Signal System Improvement Project. Riders are advised to use alternative bus routes or the Orange Line, adding at least 20 to 35 minutes to their typical travel time.
• Bus Delays and Detours: Several key routes are experiencing heavy traffic-related delays this morning. Route 8 (Kenmore), Route 9 (City Point), and Route 10 (City Point) are seeing delays of up to 25 minutes.
• Route 11 Detour: Due to ongoing construction, Route 11 outbound is being detoured between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. through the end of the month. Furthermore, snow-related detours remain in effect for Route 11 and Route 121 in East Boston; please check specific stop closures at your local station.
• Accessibility Updates: Escalator and elevator maintenance continues at several hubs, including North Station, South Station, and Tufts Medical Center. Specifically, the escalator from the Forest Hills platform to the Washington Street lobby at Tufts Medical Center is currently unavailable.

Evening Event Forecast

Commuters heading into the Fenway area this evening should expect increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic near the MGM Music Hall at Fenway, as Brett Young is scheduled to perform. Traffic is expected to build starting around 6:30 p.m. along Lansdowne Street and Brookline Avenue.