Tip O'Neill Tunnel Closed Tuesday Night

On Tuesday, May 19, at 11 p.m. overnight into Wednesday, May 20, at 5 a.m. the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s maintenance schedule will require complete closures of the I-93 Northbound Tunnel at Exit 16, Southampton Street, according to a press statement.

I-93 northbound traffic will be detoured off the highway at Exit 16, at Southampton Street onto surface streets and allowed to re-enter I-93 Northbound at the Haymarket onramp from Cross Street at New Sudbury Street. Traffic destined for Route 1 will continue to City Square in Charlestown to access the ramp from Rutherford Avenue to the Tobin Bridge.

Maintenance crews, contractors, along with State and Boston Police will begin setup for the closure on Tuesday at 11 p.m., and the full closure will last until 5 a.m. on Wednesday.

MassDOT encourages drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes to minimize delays. Those traveling through the area should expect delays and should reduce speed and use caution while traveling along the detour routes.

Work to be performed includes roadway sweeping, wall and sign washing.