Ted Williams Tunnel closes for “organ transplant” as Sumner Tunnel remains closed
The Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston closed briefly Thursday morning for a medical emergency, according to MassDOT. Drivers on Interstate 90 in Boston in the area around the tunnel were told they may experience “short delays during the closure” that began at 8:15 a.m. and lasted more than an hour. MassDOT officials said the shutdown was necessary to facilitate an organ transplant. The tunnel is one of the alternative routes for drivers using the Sumner Tunnel, which is closed for an eight-week project that has caused major traffic disruptions. Last month, MassDOT officials said they were working with state police on a plan ahead of the Sumner Tunnel closure to prioritize and direct ambulances through the Ted Williams Tunnel ahead of all other traffic. Video Below: MassDOT on emergency plans during the Sumner closure. The closure of the Sumner Tunnel has already created heavy traffic throughout the region as motorists switch to other routes, including the Ted Williams Tunnel. Sumner normally carries vehicles on Route 1[ads1]A south from Logan International Airport and East Boston to the North End and downtown areas. Originally built in 1934, state officials say it now needs a complete overhaul. Video below: Traffic headaches during the first few days of the Sumner Tunnel closure
The Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston closed briefly Thursday morning for a medical emergency, according to MassDOT.
Drivers on Interstate 90 in Boston in the area around the tunnel were told they may experience “short delays during the closure” that began at 8:15 a.m. and lasted more than an hour.
MassDOT officials said the closure was necessary to facilitate an organ transplant.
The tunnel is one of the alternative routes for drivers using the Sumner Tunnel, which is closed for an eight-week project that has caused major traffic disruptions.
Last month, MassDOT officials said they were working with state police on a plan ahead of the Sumner Tunnel closure to prioritize and guide ambulances through the Ted Williams Tunnel ahead of all other traffic.
Video below: MassDOT on emergency plans during Sumner closure
The closure of the Sumner Tunnel has already created heavy traffic throughout the region as motorists switch to other routes, including the Ted Williams Tunnel.
Sumner normally carries vehicles on Route 1A south from Logan International Airport and East Boston to the North End and downtown areas. It was originally built in 1934, and state officials say it now needs a complete overhaul.
Video below: Traffic headaches during first days of Sumner Tunnel closure
