MA-3 South Traffic in Boston

As of 4:00 pm EDT, MA-3 South in the Boston area is averaging 56 mph across 9 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Mile 8.4 (3/3) at 30 mph (usually 37 mph).

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Is MA-3 South moving right now?

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

• Near Mile 8.4 (3/3): 30 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 37 mph at this time).
• Near Mile 42.4 (1/1): 36 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 43 mph).

Best time to drive MA-3 South

We are still building the history for this freeway. Check back in a couple of weeks for the best and worst times to drive.

Questions

Why is MA-3 South slow right now?

Near Mile 8.4 (3/3): 30 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 37 mph at this time). Near Mile 42.4 (1/1): 36 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 43 mph).

Is MA-3 South busy right now?

As of 4:00 pm EDT, MA-3 South in the Boston area is averaging 56 mph across 9 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Mile 8.4 (3/3) at 30 mph (usually 37 mph).

Drives that use MA-3 South

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on MA-3 South and the roads around it:

Boston to Plymouth MA · Cambridge to Plymouth MA · Quincy to Plymouth MA · Newton to Plymouth MA · Waltham to Plymouth MA · Framingham to Plymouth MA · Worcester to Plymouth MA · Woburn to Plymouth MA · Braintree to Plymouth MA · Dedham to Plymouth MA

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Other freeways in Boston

US-1 South · MA-3 North · US-3 South · MA-24 North · I-90 East · I-90 West · I-93 North · I-93 South · I-95 North · I-95 South · I-290 East · I-290 West · I-495 North · I-495 South