Sumner Tunnel Closure Mitigation: Ditch the Drive

The Massachusets Department of Transportation has a comprehensive mitigation plan to address travel impacts and provide cost effective alternative transportation options for residents and visitors ahead of the scheduled closure of the Sumner Tunnel from Wednesday, July 5, through Thursday, August 31, 2023. The tunnel will be fully closed for approximately two months to facilitate work on the Sumner Tunnel Restoration Project. 

Travelers are encouraged to Ditch the Drive and use alternative means of travel. MassDOT has created a menu of safe, efficient commute options while the tunnel is closed for repairs.Travelers can utilize MassDOT 511 (https://mass511.com) to help review traffic conditions and MBTA's Trip Planner (https://www.mbta.com/trip-planner) to plan their public transit trips. A full list of these means of travel can be found by visiting https://mass.gov/sumner-tunnel