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MBTA Cancels Weekend Ferries as Nor'easter Nears

Forecasters expect the storm to peak Friday into Saturday, bringing high tides, powerful onshore winds, plus flooding that threatens coastal transport.

Overview

  • The MBTA announced the cancellation of all ferry service for Saturday and Sunday and suspended several Charlestown trips while canceling all Lynn, Winthrop and Quincy runs on Friday.
  • The agency is testing and deploying emergency generators, pre-positioning crews to clear trees, securing station materials, checking pumps and proactively installing flood barriers at Aquarium while coordinating daily with the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Weather Service.
  • Island operators including the Steamship Authority and Hy-Line have shifted to trip-by-trip operations and have already canceled multiple sailings as they monitor wind, wave and power risks.
  • Logan Airport recorded more than 60 flight cancellations on Friday, and Massport urged travelers to check with airlines before traveling to the airport.
  • Officials warn that flooding, high winds and downed trees or wires could force slower train and bus operations or temporary suspensions, so riders should expect changing conditions, monitor T-Alerts and allow extra travel time.