MassDOT yesterday announced service diversions for the MBTA Orange Line and Haverhill Commuter Line for Tuesday and Wednesday night, as well as Saturday and Sunday.

The change in service has been implemented to allow for continued work on the Route 16 Bridge Replacement Project. The following diversions began last night and will continue tonight at 8:45 p.m. - Orange Line: Buses will replace Orange Line trains from Wellington Station to Oak Grove Station.

- Commuter Rail: The Haverhill Commuter Rail trains inbound 228 (10:50 p.m., from Haverhill) and outbound train 229 (12:10 a.m., from North Station) will terminate and originate at the Malden Center station. Buses will replace Commuter Rail trains between Oak Grove Station, Malden Center and Wellington Station. Regular service will resume Thursday morning.

On Saturday and Sunday, the following changes will occur throughout the day: - Orange Line: Buses will replace Orange Line trains from Wellington Station to Oak Grove Station.



- Commuter Rail: The Haverhill Commuter Rail line will terminate and originate at the Malden Center station. Buses will replace Commuter Rail trains between Oak Grove Station, Malden Center and Wellington Station.

Regular MBTA and Commuter Rail service will resume at the start of service on Monday.

During the weekend change in service, a single right lane closure will be implemented on Route 16 westbound from Santilli Circle to Wellington Circle. MassDOT encourages drivers to seek alternate routes. Those traveling through the area should expect delays.