Why Massachusetts Highway Rest Areas Are Some of the Worst in the US
News Context
At a glance
- Massachusetts highway rest areas are facing renewed criticism as users and local officials describe them as some of the worst in the country, citing poor maintenance, limited amenities,...
- A Reddit post in the r/massachusetts community highlighted widespread dissatisfaction, noting that despite the state's investment in upgrading certain corridors like the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), many rest areas...
- The post specifically pointed out that while the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has pursued plazas upgrades on the Pike — including a 35-year contract awarded to Applegreen...
Massachusetts highway rest areas are facing renewed criticism as users and local officials describe them as some of the worst in the country, citing poor maintenance, limited amenities, and lack of basic services such as functioning restrooms.
A Reddit post in the r/massachusetts community highlighted widespread dissatisfaction, noting that despite the state’s investment in upgrading certain corridors like the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), many rest areas and information centers along interstates such as I-91 remain in disrepair.