Update on MBTA Track Repairs This Weekend

Here is more information about the MBTA work planned for the West Foster Street rail crossing this weekend:

Please be advised that the MBTA has informed the City that they will be repairing and replacing the train tracks across West Foster Street this weekend. Work will start at 10 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019 and will continue through Sunday evening, with completion estimated by 10 p.m. The work is required in order to maintain the safe travel of trains through this area and re-establish full service for the Monday morning commute.

Please note that West Foster Street will be closed in its entirety (in both directions) at this crossing in order to complete this work. Businesses, homeowners and commuters will experience road closures, traffic detours and travel delays during the course of the work this weekend. Melrose Police and MBTA officers will be posted throughout the detour as needed to assist with traffic flow. All businesses will be open and accessible by foot within any detour limits.

The City is committed to ensuring that the MBTA completes this project in a safe, efficient and timely manner. If you have any issues or concerns related to the work, please contact our Engineering Division Office at 781-979-4172.