Prudential Tunnel
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°20′51″N 71°05′08″W / 42.34752°N 71.08566°WCoordinates: 42°20′51″N 71°05′08″W / 42.34752°N 71.08566°W |
| Status | Open |
| Route |
 I‑90 |
| Operation | |
| Constructed | 1965 |
| Opened | 1965 |
| Owner | Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
| Operator | Massachusetts Department of Transportation |
| Technical | |
| Length | .6 mi (0.97 km) |
| Number of lanes | 6 |
| Operating speed | 45 mph (72 km/h) |
The Prudential Tunnel is a tunnel along the Massachusetts Turnpike and Interstate 90 in Boston that runs underneath the Prudential Tower complex. It was created in 1965 as part of the first extension of the Turnpike into Boston. The tunnel has been criticized for its poor lighting in comparison to the newer Tip O'Neill Tunnel, Fort Point Tunnel, and Ted Williams Tunnel. In 2014, a hole was punched in the wall of the tunnel following an accident involving a large truck. The tunnel has since been repaired and is fully operational again. One exit is contained within the tunnel, the Copley Interchange on the Mass Turnpike.
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