Turnpike connector detour - Update

The following just in from the City of Boston:

Acting Boston Transportation Commissioner Thomas J. Tinlin is advising drivers that posted detours remain in place on local roadways in Boston as the I-90 Connector Tunnel remains closed to traffic.

BTD is urging drivers who do not have a destination in the city to use Route 128, Route 495 and other major roads rather than to cut through Boston at this time. Downtown commuters, travelers heading to Logan Airport, and others coming into the city are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the MBTA.

"Traffic and pedestrian safety is our first priority, and with highway traffic now using city streets, I can't stress enough that it is crucial for drivers and pedestrians alike to be patient, be aware of their surroundings and to follow the rules of the road," said Commissioner Tinlin.

The following detour routes are currently in place.

From South of Boston heading to Logan Airport/East Boston
There are three detour routes that may be taken.

Exit 23 from I-93N, to Cross Street, right on North Washington Street, left on Rip Valenti Way to the Callahan Tunnel

Exit 23 from I-93N, left on North Street, right on Congress Street, right on New Chardon Street, right into the Callahan Tunnel

Exit 26 from I-93N, loop around Leverett Circle to the ramp leading back to the Callahan Tunnel and I-93.

From West of Boston heading to Logan Airport/East Boston

There are three detour routes that may be taken.

I-90E to I-93N to Exit 23, to Cross Street, right on North Washington Street, left on Rip Valenti Way to the Callahan Tunnel

I-90E to I-93N to Exit 23, left on North Street, right on Congress Street, right on New Chardon Street, right into the Callahan Tunnel

I-90E to I-93N to Exit 26, loop around Leverett Circle to the ramp leading back to the Callahan Tunnel and I-93.

From Logan Airport/East Boston heading West of Boston

I-90W to Exit 25, right on Congress Street, right on D Street, right on the Haul Road, right on Frontage Road northbound to I-90W ramp north of the Broadway Bridge.

From South Boston to I-93NCongress Street, right on B Street, left on Seaport Boulevard, across the Moakley Bridge, right on Atlantic Avenue, left into the I-93N on-ramp.

From South Boston to I-93S/I-90WCongress Street, right on D Street, right on the South Boston Haul Road, right at the intersection with Frontage road. From here, I-90W traffic must take a right and follow Frontage Road to the I-90W on-ramp. I-93S traffic must take a left and proceed past the South Bay Mall entrance to the I-93S on-ramp.