After Concrete Falls On Car At Alewife Garage, Repair Underway

CAMBRIDGE, MA — The Alewife T Station parking garage will be down roughly 500 spots through the weekend as crews work to repair the garage after a piece of concrete fell onto a car parked there Wednesday. Transit officials said there were no injuries, but the MBTA closed the second floor for repair work.

The incident happened as MBTA was in the process of developing a long-term plan for the garage and had, in the meantime, solicited bids for structural repairs last month. Thursday the MBTA awarded a $5.7 million contract for the initial work, which is slated to begin in September and include repair to beams, concrete decks, and work on the drainage system.

"Following the recommendations of an engineering assessment of the Alewife garage, the MBTA will continue to assess and make spot repairs to concrete overnight and throughout the day on Friday, and into the weekend, if necessary," according to a statement by the MBTA.

Crews will be moving around and closing off various parts of the garage, but the MBTA said each time they shift location, about 500 of the 2,500 parking spaces will be used.

Aside from that, the garage will still be open for use, officials said.

"The safety of its customers is, and always will be, the MBTA’s top priority," officials said in a statement. "The MBTA apologizes for the temporary displacement of parking spaces and appreciates customers’ patience while the repair work advances."

Previously: Alewife Garage Concrete Falls On Car, Down 500 Spots Today

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