Boston Restores Forest Hills Busway After Closure

Forest Hills upper busway reopens after police activity forced temporary closure

Forest Hills Upper Busway Reopens After Closure

Bus service has returned to normal at Forest Hills after the upper busway reopened following a temporary closure. Transit officials closed the upper busway due to police activity, forcing riders to use the lower busway for boarding during the disruption. The closure affected multiple bus routes serving the busy transit hub, though officials didn't specify how many riders were impacted or how long the closure lasted.

Police Activity Prompts Temporary Service Changes

The temporary closure was necessary to accommodate police operations in the upper busway area, according to transit officials. Forest Hills serves as a major bus terminal where numerous routes converge, making any disruption significant for riders transferring between services. Officials didn't provide details about the nature of the police activity or whether it resulted in any arrests or ongoing investigations. Transit agencies typically coordinate with law enforcement to minimize service impacts during police operations while ensuring public safety.

Riders Redirected to Lower Busway During Closure

During the closure, all buses that normally use the upper busway were redirected to the lower level, where riders had to board from alternative platforms. Officials didn't say whether additional staff were deployed to help direct passengers during the temporary changes. The lower busway typically handles a different set of routes, so the redirection likely created crowding at platforms not designed for the combined passenger load. Transit officials said service has now returned to normal operations with buses using their regular boarding locations.

Normal Operations Restored

The upper busway has fully reopened and buses have returned to their standard boarding locations, officials confirmed. The agency didn't provide a specific timeline for how long the closure lasted or when exactly normal service resumed. Officials said riders should expect regular service patterns going forward, with no lingering impacts from the temporary closure.

Service Updates Available for Riders

Transit officials said they'll continue monitoring operations at Forest Hills to ensure service runs smoothly. Riders who use the Forest Hills busway regularly can check for any future service alerts or changes through real-time transit information. Moovit provides live updates for bus routes serving Forest Hills, helping riders track arrivals and plan trips during both normal operations and unexpected disruptions.