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Sumner Tunnel is closed July 5 to Aug. 5, 2024. Patients, caregivers and staff driving to VA Boston from the north should allow additional time or seek alternative routes. For more information visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/sumner-tunnel-restoration-project-det…

Operating status

VA Boston health care facility operating statuses and emergency information.

Situation updates and information

Situation info

Sumner Tunnel is closed from July 5 to Aug. 5, 2024. The Sumner Tunnel/Route 1A South is situated between East Boston and the North End and takes drivers from Logan Airport to I-93/ Boston and points north. Patients, caregivers and staff driving to VA Boston from the north should allow for additional time to get to our facilities or seek alternative routes. For more information visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/sumner-tunnel-restoration-project-details-and-closure-schedule

Facility operating statuses

Normal services and hours
Normal services and hours
Normal services and hours
Normal services and hours
Normal services and hours
Normal services and hours
Normal services and hours
Normal services and hours

Emergency information

Patient resources

Emergency: 911

Veterans Crisis Line: 988, select 1

24-hour nurse: 800-865-3384

Change your appointment: 800-865-3384

Media inquiries: 857-203-5879 or 800-865-3384, ext. 35879

National Veterans Helpline: 800-507-4571

Patient locator: 800-865-3384, select 0

Pharmacy refill: 857-364-4419 or 800-865-3384, follow prompts or select 44419

Staff locator: 800-865-3384, select 0

Telephone care: 800-865-3384

Local emergency resources