I-90 East Traffic in Boston

As of 4:00 pm EDT, I-90 East in the Boston area is averaging 47 mph across 18 sensors, 4 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near Mile 126.8 (1/1) at 20 mph (usually 38 mph). 7 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Slow stretches as of 4:00 pm EDT, and why:

• Near Mile 126.8 (1/1): 20 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 38 mph).
• Near Mile 12.2 (3/3): 22 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 19 mph at this time).
• Near Mile 124.5 (1/1): 23 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 42 mph).
• Near Mile 34.1 (5/5): 25 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 42 mph).

Best time to drive I-90 East

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Questions

Why is I-90 East slow right now?

Near Mile 126.8 (1/1): 20 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 38 mph). Near Mile 12.2 (3/3): 22 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 19 mph at this time). Near Mile 124.5 (1/1): 23 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 42 mph). Near Mile 34.1 (5/5): 25 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 42 mph).

Is I-90 East busy right now?

As of 4:00 pm EDT, I-90 East in the Boston area is averaging 47 mph across 18 sensors, 4 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near Mile 126.8 (1/1) at 20 mph (usually 38 mph). 7 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

Drives that use I-90 East

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-90 East and the roads around it:

Worcester to BOS · Worcester to Quincy · Worcester to Boston · Worcester to Cambridge · Framingham to BOS · Natick to BOS · Framingham to Quincy · Framingham to Braintree · Framingham to Boston · Natick to Boston

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