Presidents' Day Alerts: Orange Line Shutdown and Holiday Commuter Schedules

Holiday Service and Major Subway Impacts

Today, Monday, February 16, 2026, commuters and holiday travelers in Boston should prepare for significant service adjustments as the city observes Presidents' Day. The most critical update for transit riders is the ongoing service suspension on the Orange Line. Service is currently shut down between Jackson Square and Forest Hills to allow for essential signal upgrade work. This suspension is scheduled to remain in effect through the end of the day.

• Alternative Travel: Free, accessible shuttle buses are making all stops between Jackson Square and Forest Hills. Riders are advised to budget at least 20 minutes of additional travel time.
• Fare-Free Commuter Rail: To ease the burden on commuters, the MBTA is offering fare-free service on the Franklin/Foxboro, Needham, and Providence/Stoughton Lines between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, and South Station.

MBTA Holiday Schedule Summary

Because today is a state and federal holiday, most public transportation is operating on a modified schedule. Here is what to expect across the network:

• Subway and Bus: Most lines are operating on a Saturday schedule. The Silver Line is a notable exception, maintaining a weekday schedule to support travel to Logan Airport and the Seaport.
• Commuter Rail: All lines are operating on a weekend schedule today.
• Ferry Service: Most ferries are operating on a weekday schedule, though riders should double-check specific route timings.

Roadworks and Highway Conditions

On the roads, traffic patterns are expected to be lighter than a typical Monday morning, though several construction projects continue to impact major arteries. MassDOT has confirmed that the I-93 HOV lane between Quincy and Boston will not be deployed today due to the holiday.

Specific roadwork highlights include:

• I-90 (Mass Pike): A long-term construction project has closed the right lane eastbound between Fenway Park and the Prudential Tunnel. This restriction is expected to last for several weeks.
• I-93 (Southeast Expressway): Expect delays near the Neponset River Bridge due to long-term lane restrictions in both directions for bridge work.
• South Boston: Route 11 is experiencing delays of up to 25 minutes due to construction-related detours on W 7th Street and Dorchester Street.

Drivers are reminded that the Sumner Tunnel is open today, but holiday travel increases are expected on statewide roadways throughout the afternoon as residents return from the long weekend.