Ted Williams Tunnel Boston Traffic Cameras: I-90 to Logan Airport
Monitor the Ted Williams Tunnel — Boston's I-90 underwater harbor crossing to Logan International Airport. 1.6 miles long, opened December 15, 1995 as the first completed Big Dig milestone. Track the tunnel plus Boston's other two harbor crossings (Sumner + Callahan tunnels) on TrafficVision.Live.
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East Boston / Logan International Airport | Length: 8,448 feet (1.6 miles) — 3,960 ft underwater portion | Opened: December 15, 1995 — on schedule, within $1.3B budget | Named For: Ted Williams — Boston Red Sox legendary hitter | Big Dig Context: First completed milestone of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project | Related Tunnels: Sumner Tunnel (1934, I-93 north-to-Logan), Callahan Tunnel (1961, Logan-to-north) | Operator: MassDOT | Toll: E-ZPass (MA-issued) or Pay-by-Plate — all-electronic | Camera Sources: MassDOT, Mass511, BOS Logan airportThe Ted Williams Tunnel carries Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike eastern terminus) beneath Boston Harbor from South Boston to Logan International Airport in East Boston. Per Wikipedia's Ted Williams Tunnel entry, the tunnel is 8,448 feet (1.6 miles) long — with approximately 3,960 feet underwater using a dozen steel tube sections (each longer than a football field) placed into a trench on the harbor floor. The Ted Williams Tunnel was the first completed milestone of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project (the Big Dig), opening December 15, 1995 on schedule and within its $1.3 billion budget. The tunnel is named for Ted Williams — the Boston Red Sox legendary hitter. Since the Big Dig completion (I-90 extension opened January 18, 2003), I-90 now runs continuously from Seattle, Washington to Logan International Airport in East Boston. The Ted Williams Tunnel is one of three Boston Harbor tunnels — along with the Sumner Tunnel (1934, northbound to Logan) and the Callahan Tunnel (1961, Logan-to-north). MassDOT and Mass511 provide camera coverage.
Ted Williams Tunnel Coverage
I-90 South Boston Entrance (west portal)
South Boston side
Tunnel entrance from South Boston — I-90 extension. Seaport district connection.
I-90 East Boston Exit (east portal)
Logan Airport side
Tunnel exits in East Boston near Logan International Airport and Route 1A.
Underwater Section (3,960 ft)
Submerged tube tunnel
12 steel tube sections placed on harbor floor, each longer than a football field.
Logan International Airport Access
Primary airport tunnel
Ted Williams Tunnel is now the main I-90 route to BOS Logan.
Sumner Tunnel (1934)
I-93 north-to-Logan
Older companion tunnel — carries northbound traffic to Logan from downtown Boston / I-93.
Callahan Tunnel (1961)
Logan-to-north tube
Companion to Sumner — carries southbound traffic from Logan back to downtown Boston.
Route 1A (Logan side)
East Boston continuation
Route 1A continues from Logan Airport through East Boston and north to New Hampshire.
When to Check Ted Williams Tunnel Cameras
Ted Williams Tunnel Peak Windows
- Logan Airport peak — Cruise ship days + flight peaks produce tunnel volume
- Boston weekday AM — I-90 east from western suburbs to Logan + South Boston
- Boston weekday PM — Return traffic from Logan / South Boston
- Red Sox home games — Fenway Park regional traffic
- Bruins / Celtics home games — TD Garden downtown volume
- Boston Marathon (Patriots' Day, April) — Major Boston event
- New England Revolution matches — Gillette Stadium (Foxboro) impacts
- Sumner Tunnel closures (periodic) — When Sumner closes for maintenance, Ted Williams + Callahan absorb all traffic
- Big Dig maintenance — Periodic lane closures on connected Big Dig infrastructure
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VIEW TED WILLIAMS TUNNEL CAMERAS →Pro Tip: Boston's Three Harbor Tunnels
Boston has 3 tunnels under the harbor — each with different purposes and vintages:
- Ted Williams Tunnel (this page, 1995) — I-90 / Mass Pike eastern terminus. 8,448 ft. 4 lanes. Primary Logan Airport access from the west/south.
- Sumner Tunnel (1934) — I-93 northbound to Logan. 2 lanes. Oldest of the three — frequent rehabilitation closures.
- Callahan Tunnel (1961) — Logan back to downtown Boston (southbound only). 2 lanes.
For drivers to Logan from the west/south: use Ted Williams Tunnel via I-90. For drivers from downtown Boston to Logan: use Sumner Tunnel. For drivers leaving Logan to downtown: use Callahan Tunnel.
Sumner Tunnel closures for rehabilitation (periodic 2023-2025 per CBS Boston) have forced Ted Williams + Callahan to handle all Logan traffic. Check status before tunnel-dependent Logan trips.
For Boston travelers, see our Massachusetts traffic cameras guide, Boston traffic cameras guide, BOS Boston Logan airport guide, Cape Cod + New England beach cams, Boston World Cup guide, Boston Marathon guide, I-95 corridor guide, I-90 corridor guide, I-91 corridor guide, and Brooklyn Bridge guide.
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VIEW TED WILLIAMS TUNNEL CAMERAS →When did the Ted Williams Tunnel open?
December 15, 1995 per Wikipedia — on schedule and within its $1.3 billion budget. It was the first completed milestone of the Big Dig (Central Artery/Tunnel Project).
How long is the tunnel?
8,448 feet (1.6 miles) — with approximately 3,960 feet underwater. Built using 12 steel tube sections placed into a trench on the Boston Harbor floor.
Who was Ted Williams?
Ted Williams (1918-2002) was a legendary Boston Red Sox hitter — widely considered one of the greatest baseball players ever. He was the last player to bat over .400 in a single season (.406 in 1941).
What's the difference between the three Boston harbor tunnels?
Ted Williams Tunnel (1995, I-90, 4 lanes) carries Mass Pike traffic to Logan. Sumner Tunnel (1934, I-93) carries northbound traffic downtown → Logan. Callahan Tunnel (1961) carries southbound traffic Logan → downtown.
Are Ted Williams Tunnel cameras free to view?
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