MassDOT Extends MBTA Times and Offers Free Coffee

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) asks travelers during the upcoming New Year's holiday weekend to plan ahead, drive safely, and use public transportation where possible. 

To encourage safe travel, the MBTA will offer free service after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, and free coffee will be served overnight on New Year’s Eve at service plazas along major roadways.  

“We ask all travelers visiting family and friends or celebrating the New Year at First Night in Boston or other activities to enjoy the holiday weekend safely by choosing a designated driver if necessary or taking advantage of public transportation,” said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey.  

Courtesy of McDonald's, Burger King, and Gulf, and to promote safe driving, free coffee will be served overnight on New Year’s Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31, 10:00 p.m. until Sunday, Jan. 1, 5:00 a.m., at the following locations: 11 service plazas on I-90/MassPike; Route 3, Plymouth; Route 128, Beverly; Route 128/I-95, Lexington and Newton; Route 24, north and southbound service plazas; and Route 6, Barnstable.  

Check MassDOT's Traffic and Travel Resources page to access links to all MassDOT travel resources. MassDOT's online traffic camera webpage includes more than 90 live traffic cameras throughout the highway system. The cameras refresh every 10 seconds to provide real time traffic views. The 511 traffic alert system alerts customers to traffic conditions throughout the holiday weekend.  

Commuter Rail Service on New Year’s Eve will operate on a Saturday schedule with extended extra service provided. Visit www.mbta.com to check the MBTA New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and New Year's holiday January 2 schedule. For transportation news and updates visit MassDOT at our website: www.mass.gov/massdot, blog: www.mass.gov/blog/transportation, or follow MassDOT on twitter at www.twitter.com/massdot.