Interstate 291 (Massachusetts)

Interstate 291 (I-291), also known as the Springfield Expressway, is a 5.44-mile (8.75 km) auxiliary Interstate Highway in Massachusetts that links I-91 in downtown Springfield with I-90 (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 turnpike at its northeastern terminus. Getting onto the turnpike from I-291 is straightforward, but getting from the turnpike to I-291 requires a left turn at an at-grade traffic signal. I-291 travels directly through highly populated areas of Springfield and passes under several overpasses. From its southwestern terminus to exit 5A, I-291 is concurrent with US Route 20 (US 20).

Interstate 291

Springfield Expressway
I-291 highlighted in red
Route information
Auxiliary route of I-91
Maintained by MassDOT
Length5.44 mi (8.75 km)
Existed1971–present
NHSEntire route
Major junctions
West end I-91 in Springfield
Major intersections
  • US 20 / Route 20A in Springfield

  •  I-90 Toll / Mass Pike in Chicopee
East endBurnett Road in Chicopee
Location
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountiesHampden
Highway system
  • Main
  • Auxiliary
  • Suffixed
  • Business
  • Future
  • Massachusetts State Highway System
  • Interstate
  • US
  • State
← I-290→ I-295

I-291 is only 22.4 miles (36.0 km) from Interstate 291 in Connecticut, and there are no intervening Interstate Highway interchanges between them.

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