Highways, parking and traffic

Hit these links before you hit the road. Find maps and tips on where to park in Boston and at Logan Airport. Plus information on ridesharing and vanpooling from park and ride lots in the suburbs.

Take control of your commute with real-time traffic information and construction updates for your daily drives.

Ever had your car break down in the middle of rush hour traffic on a major highway? Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) provides emergency roadside assistance, sponsored by Commerce Insurance, for motorists whose vehicles break down on our roadways. The patrols provide rapid response clearance of disabled vehicles and removal of road debris. Find out where and when assistance is available, and what to do if your vehicle is disabled or you are involved in a roadside emergency. Also learn about the Statewide Emergency Call Box system.

The FAST LANE/E-ZPass electronic toll collection program is a convenient way to pay tolls without having to stop and fumble for money. Use it to pay tolls on the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Sumner and Ted Williams Tunnels, on the Tobin Bridge, or anywhere that E-ZPass is accepted throughout the Northeast U.S. Find out how to apply for FAST LANE/E-ZPass, toll payment options, program benefits, commercial accounts, and more.

Know your toll costs before your trip. Here you'll find toll information and specific pricing for all toll roads in Mass, including the Mass Turnpike, Sumner and Ted Williams Tunnels, and the Tobin Bridge.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation provides Travel Service Plazas and Tourist Information Centers along the major highways in the Commonwealth. These facilities offer drivers a location to fill their vehicles up with gas, eat, get a cup of coffee or learn what an area has to offer. All travel plazas have restrooms. MassDOT also oversees a number of rest areas located on major routes to safely pull off the road for a pit stop or a driving break. Find fuel, food, tourist information, and restrooms at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Travel Service Plazas and Tourist Information Centers.

Ever heard of the Speedwatch Program or the Move Over Law? Find information on Massachusetts highway safety initiatives such as Click It or Ticket, Distracted Driving, Youth Safety, and Road Respect, along with other important traffic safety information.