Driving through Boston area Memorial Day Weekend

Hi,

I will be traveling from VT to Caoe Cod via 93 through NH on Friday evening and I know traffic will be horrible. I wondered if someone could suggest what would be the best route to take coming down on Rte 93. Should I stay on 93 through the city.... take route 128.... even a longer distance..take rte 495?

Suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks

Driving through Boston area Memorial Day Weekend

Never take 495 around the city.

Go thru the city and take a good look at Zakim Bridge. from 3-7 there is a HOV lane for 2 or more once you get past Columbia Road.

It is tough to predict how bad the traffic will be. I would say just go for it but go thru the city.

Driving through Boston area Memorial Day Weekend

Have done all three. My first choice would be to stick to 93 to 3 south the whole way and my second choice, only if traffic reports say 93 south is horrendous, I%26#39;d switch to 128 (at exit 37B). The 495 option is soooo long.

Ok, Thanks. ... are trailers allowed in the HOV lane? I will be pulling and empty boat trailer.

No, nothing in tow is allowed in the HOV lanes (and this is strictly enforced), so you%26#39;ll have to stick to the ';main barrel'; as they call it, which are the regular lanes.

The trailor may make me take 128. The lanes I feel are a little wider. There are places to pull off if the need arises.

But listen to the traffice as suggested. 1030 a.m.