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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Depending upon which side of the Savin Hill bridge you live on, you might have a trickier time getting on the MBTA Red Line.
For those who live over the bridge, everything is status quo. But for commuters who normally access the station from the side of the tracks closest to Dorchester Avenue, a portion of the sidewalk near the station entrance remains closed off due to what the MBTA calls critical bridge repair.
The MBTA previously announced bridge work near Savin Hill and JFK/UMass for Sept. 19-20. Now, construction near the entrance is still ongoing, causing some commuters to say their commute has been hindered.
“It's a little sketchy… they block off the whole sidewalk,” said one commuter.
Others had safety concerns.
“Stepping on Savin Hill Avenue is a little dangerous in the dark,” said another commuter.
Still, most commuters agree that the renovations are needed.
“Oh yeah, it’s about time,” said a third commuter. “Long overdue.”
Riders can still access the station by using the entrance on South Sydney Street.
WBZ NewsRadio’s Chris Fama (CFamaWBZ) reports.