Interstate 291 (Massachusetts)

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Interstate 291
Auxiliary route of the Interstate Highway System

Length:

5.23 mi (8.42 km)

West end:

I-91 in Springfield

East end:

I-90 in Chicopee

Interstate 291 (abbreviated I-291) is a 5.23-mile connector highway in Massachusetts which links Interstate 91 in downtown Springfield with Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) in Chicopee. I-291 is roughly a northeast/southwest highway. It merges with I-91 at its southwestern terminus, via a flyover. The road meets the Masspike at its northeastern terminus. Getting onto the Pike from I-291 is simple, but getting from the Pike to I-291 requires a left turn at a stop light. I-291 travels directly through highly-populated areas of Springfield, and passes under several overpasses. From its southwestern terminus to exit 5A, Interstate 291 is also U.S. Highway 20.

[edit] Notes

While I-291 contains no traffic lights, there is one on its continuation immmediately after it terminates at I-90.

[edit] Confusion

I-291 is only 22.4 miles from Interstate 291 (Connecticut), and there are no intervening interstate highway interchanges between them. It can be easy for travelers to become confused between the two highways.