The MBTA today announced that the new stations constructed during the upcoming B Branch Station Consolidation project will be called Babcock Street Station and Amory Street Station. This station modernization project will consolidate four B Branch stops (BU West with St. Paul Street and Pleasant Street with Babcock Street) into two fully accessible, brand new stations. With longer platforms and protection from the roadway, the consolidated stations will improve safety and save time for riders traveling on Commonwealth Ave.

Project work will also occur overnight between 10 PM and 5 AM on weekdays and 24/7 over the weekends during 12 months of construction.  To accomplish this work, service will be shut down between Babcock Street and Kenmore Stations on most weeknights and weekends beginning February 15, 2021. Shuttle buses will replace train service with shuttle stops located at Bus Route 57 stops. Customers are encouraged to visit www.mbta.com/GLBwork for the latest shuttle information. The MBTA’s shuttle plan includes measures to promote social distancing that protect MBTA riders and workers. The MBTA will also carefully monitor ridership levels on shuttle buses, adjusting service levels if needed.

The current Pleasant Street Station will be decommissioned as of the end of service on February 26, 2021. The new Babcock Street Station will ultimately serve riders in this location when the new station opens at the end of construction. During construction of the new, consolidated station, riders will be directed to either St. Paul Street or Babcock Street on weekdays when Green Line trolleys are operating. Pedestrian paths of travel will be clearly marked through the work zone.

Occasional overnight and weekend lane closures will be required to safely carry out construction activities. Minor detours for vehicles may occasionally be needed overnight. However, local access will be maintained and advance warning signs will be posted.

-via Press Release