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I-290 West Traffic in Boston
As of 4:00 pm EDT, I-290 West in the Boston area is averaging 48 mph across 8 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Mile 16.1 (3/3) at 12 mph (usually 15 mph). 3 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is I-290 West moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 4:00 pm EDT, and why:
- Near Mile 16.1 (3/3): 12 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 15 mph at this time).
- Near Mile 10.9 (1/1): 26 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 28 mph at this time).
Best time to drive I-290 West
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Questions
Why is I-290 West slow right now?
Near Mile 16.1 (3/3): 12 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 15 mph at this time). Near Mile 10.9 (1/1): 26 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 28 mph at this time).
Is I-290 West busy right now?
As of 4:00 pm EDT, I-290 West in the Boston area is averaging 48 mph across 8 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Mile 16.1 (3/3) at 12 mph (usually 15 mph). 3 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
Drives that use I-290 West
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-290 West and the roads around it:
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