BOSTON — The primary of 36 consecutive weekend closures of the Sumner Tunnel brought about some visitors jams — and irritated drivers.
The closure from late Friday to early Monday marked the beginning of main restoration work on the 88-year-old tunnel by the Massachusetts Division of Transportation.
The Sumner Tunnel carries visitors below the harbor into Boston from East Boston, the place Logan Worldwide Airport is positioned.
The challenge will restore overhead arch, overhaul the deteriorating highway floor and set up new lights, amongst different issues.
The challenge will ultimately require the tunnel to be closed seven days every week, however that gained’t occur till Could 2023.
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