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| Total Mileage in State: | 92 miles | |
| Northern End: | At New Hampshire state line | |
| Southern End: | At Rhode Island state line | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 92 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Bristol, Norfolk, Middlesex, Essex | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | I-295, in Attleboro I-495, in Mansfield I-93, in Canton I-90 (Mass Pike), in Weston I-93, in Reading I-495, in Salisbury |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Attleboro, Dedham, Waltham, Reading, Peabody, Danvers | |
Northbound
- Section 1: Rhode Island Border to Dedham (Exit 15B)
- Section 2: Dedham (Exit 15B) to Reading (Exit 37B)
- Section 3: Reading (Exit 37B) to New Hampshire Border
Section 1: Rhode Island Border to Dedham (Exit 15B)
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Interstate 95 North entering Massachusetts from Rhode Island. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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As this sign reads, the first exit heading north on Interstate 95 is Exit 2. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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The speed limit on Interstate 95 North starts out at 65 mph. This is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in Massachusetts. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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This electronic sign dynamically displays the distances and estimated travel times to the three upcoming major interchanges on Interstate 95 North. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 2A: MA 1A South - Pawtucket, RI (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Finally, at mile marker 1, we see a proper Massachusetts welcome sign. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 2: MA 1A North / To US 1 - North Attleboro (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 10 miles to the junction of Interstate 495, 14 miles to Mansfield, and 43 miles to Boston. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Weigh Station on Interstate 95 North in Bristol County. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 3: MA 123 - Attleboro / Norton (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 4 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 4: Interstate 295 South - Woonsocket, RI / Warwick, RI (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 5 to Plainville. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 5: To MA 152 - Attleboro / North Attleboro (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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The speed limit remains 65 mph. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 4 miles to the junction of Interstate 495, 8 miles to Foxboro, and 19 miles to Canton. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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These signs can often be seen approaching a Rest Area in Massachusetts. "Take a break, stay awake, for safety's sake". Oh, how clever. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 6A to Taunton. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 95 North in Bristol County. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 10. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exits 6A-B - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 6A to Xfinity Center. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Also take Exit 6A to Mansfield Municipal Airport. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 6B to Gillette Stadium. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 6A: Interstate 495 South - Cape Cod (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 6B: Interstate 495 North - Worcester (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Just north of Exit 6B, Interstate 95 North enters Norfolk County and Foxboro. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 12. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 7A: MA 140 South - Mansfield (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 7B: MA 140 North - Foxboro (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Mileage sign at mile marker 13.8. It's 7 miles to Sharon, 12 miles to Norwood, and 31 miles to Boston. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 15. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 8 to Mechanic St and Foxboro. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 8: South Main St / Sharon (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 17. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 9: US 1 / To MA 27 - Walpole (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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There is no Exit 10 on Interstate 95 North. Thus, the next exit is Exit 11. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 21. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Another electronic sign displaying the distances and estimated travel times to Braintree via Interstate 93 North and to Interstate 90 (Mass Pike) via Interstate 95 North. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 11A: Neponset St / Canton (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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This sign warns that hazardous materials are prohibited in the tunnels on Interstate 93 in Boston. Trucks with HazMat should use Interstate 95 North instead. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 11B: Neponset St / Norwood (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 24. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 12 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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At Exit 12 ahead, Interstate 95 North will be reduced to a single lane and will traverse a loop ramp. The curve is rather sharp, and these signs warn of an advised speed of 25 mph. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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As these signs read, Exit 12 is the best route to Logan Airport in Boston. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Approaching Exit 12 (Interstate 93 North) we see another set of large warning signs regarding the steepness of the ramp to remain on Interstate 95 North and its rollover hazard. 25 mph is advised. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 12: Interstate 93 North - Boston (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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At mile marker 26, just beyond Exit 12, Interstate 95 North prepares to be reduced to a single lane to traverse a sharp loop ramp to continue on its northbound alignment. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Again, 25 mph is the advised speed around the sharp ramp ahead to remain on Interstate 95 North. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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View on Interstate 95 North entering the curve of the sharp loop ramp. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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View on Interstate 95 North on the sharp ramp. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Another view of the sharp loop ramp. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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One final view of the sharp ramp to remain on Interstate 95 North. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Coming out of the ramp's sharp curve, the speed limit is 55 mph. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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As the ramp comes to an end, it merges into the four lanes seen to the left, which were a continuation from Interstate 93 South which terminated at its interchange with Interstate 95. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 13: University Ave / MBTA / Amtrak Station (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 14: East St / Canton St (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 15A: To MA 1A - Dedham (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 15B: US 1 South - Norwood (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
Section 2: Dedham (Exit 15B) to Reading (Exit 37B)
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 16A: MA 109 East - Dedham (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 16B: MA 109 West - Westwood (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 17: MA 135 - Needham / Natick (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 18: Great Plain Ave / West Roxbury (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 7 miles to Wellesley, 15 miles to Lexington, and 34 miles to Peabody. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 19: Kendrick St / Needham (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 19A - 1/4 mile. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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This sign states that travel in the breakdown lane (on the shoulder) is permitted during this stretch of Interstate 95 North Monday through Friday, 6-10 AM and 3-7 PM. It is prohibited at all other times. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 19A: Highland Ave / Newton Highlands (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 19B: Highland Ave / Needham (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exits 20A-B - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 20A: MA 9 East - Boston (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 20B: MA 9 West - Framingham / Worcester (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exits 23-24-25 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Traffic headed to Worcester should use Interstate 90 West (Mass Pike) via Exit 25. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 21: MA 16 - Newton / Wellesley (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 22 to Riverside Station. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 23 to Recreation Road. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 22: Grove St (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exits 23-24-25: Interstate 90 (Mass Pike) - Boston / Albany, NY; MA 30 - Newton / Weston (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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The speed limit remains 55 mph on Interstate 95 North. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North as it passes underneath Interstate 90 (Mass Pike) in Weston. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 40. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 26 to MA 117 toward Lincoln and Maynard. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 26: US 20 - Waltham / Weston (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 27B to Winter St and Wyman St. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exits 27A-B: Third Avenue / Totten Pond Rd / Waltham (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 27A: Third Avenue (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 27B: Totten Pond Rd / Winter St (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 28A: Trapelo Rd / Belmont (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 28B: Trapelo Rd / Lincoln (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 29A to Cambridge. Take Exit 29B to Acton. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 29A: MA 2 East - Boston (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 29B: MA 2 West - Fitchburg (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 30B to Minute Man National Park. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exits 30A-B: MA 2A - East Lexington / Concord (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 30A: MA 2A East - East Lexington (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 30B: MA 2A West - Concord (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 7 miles to Burlington, 21 miles to Peabody, and 44 miles to Salisbury. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 31B to Carlisle. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Also take Exit 31B to the V.A. Hospital. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 31A: MA 4 South / MA 225 East - Lexington (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 31B: MA 4 North / MA 225 West - Bedford (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exits 32A-B: US 3 North - Nashua, NH / Middlesex Tpke / Burlington (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 32A: US 3 North - Lowell / Nashua, NH (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 32B: Middlesex Tpk / Burlington (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 33A: US 3 South - Winchester (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 33B: MA 3A North - Burlington (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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The speed limit remains 55 mph. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 34: Winn St / Woburn / Burlington (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 35: MA 38 - Woburn / Wilmington (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 54. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exits 37A-B - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 36: Washington St / Woburn / Reading (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 37A: Interstate 93 South - Boston (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 37B: Interstate 93 North - Concord, NH (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
Section 3: Reading (Exit 37B) to New Hampshire Border
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 38A: MA 28 South - Stoneham (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 38B: MA 28 North - Reading (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits to Wakefield. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 39: North Ave / Reading / Wakefield (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 40: MA 129 - Wakefield Center / Wilmington (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North as it enters Essex County. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 41: Main St / Lynnfield Center / Wakefield (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 42 to Pleasure Island Road. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 42: Salem St / Wakefield (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 43 to Market Street. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 43: Walnut St / Saugus / Lynnfield (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 44A to Saugus. Take Exit 44B to Lynn. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 44B to Lynn Heritage State Park and its Visitor Center. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 44A: US 1 South / MA 129 West - Boston (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 44B: US 1 North / MA 129 East - Danvers (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 45 - 1/3 mile on the left. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 45: MA 128 North - Gloucester (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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At Exit 45, the speed limit on Interstate 95 North briefly decreases to 45 mph as it prepares to traverse a couple of curves. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 65. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Near mile marker 65.3, the speed limit increases to 65 mph. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 6 miles to Danvers, 26 miles to Salisbury, and 44 miles to Portsmouth, NH. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 66. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 47A: MA 114 East - Peabody (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 47B: MA 114 West - Middleton (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 68. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 48: MA 62 - Danvers / Middleton (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Take Exit 50 to the Topsfield Fairgrounds. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 50: US 1 - Topsfield (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits to Topsfield. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 71. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 51: Endicott Rd / Topsfield / Middleton (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 73. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 16 miles to Salisbury, 30 miles to Portsmouth, NH and 35 miles to Kittery, ME. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 52: Topsfield Rd / Topsfield / Boxford (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 53A: MA 97 South - Topsfield (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 53B: MA 97 North - Georgetown (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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All trucks over 2 1/2 tons must enter the Weigh Station ahead when it is open. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Weigh Station at mile marker 77 on Interstate 95 North in Essex County. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 54A: MA 133 East - Rowley (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 54B: MA 133 West - Georgetown (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 80. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 55: Central St / Byfield / Newbury (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 56: Scotland Rd / Newbury / West Newbury (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 84. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 6 miles to Salisbury, 20 miles to Portsmouth, NH and 25 miles to Kittery, ME. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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A Park and Ride lot exists off Exit 57 ahead. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 57: MA 113 - Newburyport / West Newbury (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exits 58A-B - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North as it crosses the John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge over the Merrimack River. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 58A: MA 110 East - Salisbury (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 58B: MA 110 West / To Interstate 495 - Amesbury (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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One final Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 60: MA 286 - Beaches / Salisbury (Photo taken 8/6/17). |
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Interstate 95 North as it prepares to enter New Hampshire, with the New Hampshire Welcome Center visible just ahead. (Photo taken 8/6/17). |