Why did Exits change on Mass Pike?
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) — It’s the latest change to the Mass Pike: new exit numbers. The exit numbers are being changed by MassDOT to comply with federal highway mandates that require mile-based exit signs. …
Why did they change exit numbers on Mass Pike?
The exit numbers are being changed by MassDOT, to comply with federal highway mandates, which require mile-based exit signs. The benefits of the new signage include easier vehicle mileage tracking and more accurate emergency responses.
Why did they change numbers on Mass Pike?
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The exit signs across the Massachusetts Turnpike have begun to have new numbers assigned to comply with federal mandates. The exit numbers are being changed by MassDOT, to comply with federal highway mandates, which require mile-based exit signs. …
What are the new Mass Pike exit numbers?
It will take roughly four weeks to change the exit number on the Pike from Boston to West Stockbridge….New Mass Pike Exits.
| Old Exit | New Exit | Street/Route |
|---|---|---|
| 11A | 106 | Jct. I-495 |
| 12 | 111 | Jct. RTE 9 |
| 13 | 117 | Jct. RTE 30 |
| 14 (EB) | 123 (EB) | Jct. I-95, RTE 128, & RTE 30 |
Where is Exit 10 on the Mass Pike?
New Mass Pike Exits
| Old Exit | New Exit | Street/Route |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 90 | Jct. I-290, I-395, & RTE 12 |
| 10A | 94 | Jct. US 20, RTE 146, & RTE 122A |
| 11 | 96 | Jct. RTE 122 |
| 11A | 106 | Jct. I-495 |
How do exits get their numbers?
Exits are numbered from south to north on north-south routes and west to east on east-west routes. Each exit number is determined by the number of miles it is from the beginning of the route. For example, on Interstate 5, exit No. 1 will be just north of the Mexican border.
Why did they change the exit numbers on Rt 3?
Exits renumbered on the South Shore The state has completed the renumbering of exits along Route 3 as part of its ongoing efforts to come in line with federal highway requirements. The move was first announced last year and changes exits to a mileage-based system, rather than being numbered sequentially.
