We've spoken to plenty of MBTA riders ahead of the unprecedented 30-day Orange Line shutdown, which begins Friday night — the closure will transform Boston, and not just for commuters who take the Orange Line.
"Hopefully I don't get killed by a car," said Nora Sheridan, who plans to take a bicycle to work for the first time with the trains not running. Asked if she was nervous, she said, "yes, very."
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NBC10 Boston spoke to Orange Line riders during Friday's final evening commute before the shutdown begins at 9 p.m. We wanted to know, are they ready? Are they frustrated?
"Why are they starting it now and not, you know, this seems like a peak time for tourists and stuff," one woman told us.
"Sounds like a nightmare. Even talking about it sounds like a nightmare," another said.
"I'm definitely worried about being late," one man said.
Looking to learn more about the shutdown? We have lots to know here as we continue to cover how the emergency repair work affects Boston.
More Orange Line closure coverage
The entire MBTA line will be closed from late Friday night through Sept. 18, directly affecting the commutes of over 100,000 people and likely slowing the commute of just about everyone who works in Boston.
