Someone kindly pointed out in a comment on the last post that the Central Street construction will also affect local buses. Here are the specifics from the LRTA website:

CUSTOMER ADVISORY

Effective Monday, Feb. 8

Due to the construction on the Central St Canal, the LRTA bus will not be able to utilize Central Street. The following routes will be affected.

Route 18 Downtown Shuttle

Outbound: Regular outbound to John and Merrimack St.

Inbound: Merrimack St. to left on Dutton St. Continue to Kennedy Center. (Market St passengers will have to go to Merrimack St or Dutton St to catch the bus)

Route 9 Lowell Circulator

Outbound: Regular outbound route.

Inbound: Regular inbound to Merrimack St. at City Hall, Right on Dutton St. to Kennedy Center.