Interstate 391 Massachusetts

Chicopee, MA Holyoke, MA4.46 miles

Overview

Interstate 391 branches north from I-91 alongside the Connecticut River in the city of Chicopee. Straddling a ridge by the Ferry Lane and Willimansett communities, I-391 crosses the Connecticut River into the city of Holyoke ahead of a series of ramps for Main, Jackson and High Streets.

Mileage by State

Massachusetts4.86 mi

Data Sources

December 31, 2025 Interstate Route Log and Finders List

History

Interstate 391 was designated in 1965, with construction beginning in 1967 and ending in 1982 (Anderson, n.d.).

$15.9 million in road construction underway built 2.8 miles of I-91 from Chicopee to Springfield, including a short spur of Interstate 391. Associated construction built another 1.9 miles of I-91 from Holyoke to West Springfield for $3 million and $1 million for the interchange joining I-91 with the Massachusetts Turnpike (The North Adams Transcript, 1966).

North End U.S. 202 / Resnic Boulevard ‐ Holyoke, MA

Interstate 391 North

I-391 north at Main St - Chicopee, MA

Interstate 391 crosses the Connecticut River on the final mile leading into the city of Holyoke. Exit 5 departs ahead for Main Street. 05/31/22

Maple Street – West at Interstate 391

Maple St west at Resnic Bl - Holyoke, MA

Maple Street flows westbound and meets the couplet along Resnic Boulevard one block north of Interstate 391 at High Street. 05/31/22

High Street – East at Interstate 391

High St east at I-391 - Holyoke, MA

South Street lowers from the Elmwood neighborhood in Holyoke to become High Street ahead of Resnic Boulevard and Interstate 391 south. 05/31/22

Resnic Boulevard – South at Interstate 391

Resnic Bl south at Maple St - Holyoke, MA

Resnic Boulevard transitions into Interstate 391 south beyond the couplet of Maple Street west and High Street east. 05/31/22

South End Interstate 91 ‐ Chicopee, MA

Interstate 391 South at Interstate 91

I-391 south at I-91 - Chicopee, MA

Heading south from the exchange with Route 141 (Grattan Street) in Chicopee, Interstate 391 passes underneath the Mass Pike (I-90) with no direct access on the two miles leading to Exits 1 B/A for I-91. 05/31/22

Interstate 91 North at Interstate 391

I-91 north at I-391 - Springfield, MA

U.S. 20 continues west from I-291 across the Connecticut River into West Springfield as I-91 northbound leaves Downtown Springfield two miles south of Interstate 391. 05/31/22

Interstate 91 South at Interstate 391

I-91 south at I-391 - West Springfield, MA

A unique symmetrical interchange (Exit 10) joins Interstate 91 with U.S. 5 (Riverdale Street) one mile from I-391 in Chicopee. Riverdale Street comprises a busy commercial arterial through West Springfield. 05/31/22

Interstate 391 North

I-391 north after I-91 - Chicopee, MA

Like many other Massachusetts Interstate highways, a shield assembly marks the beginning of I-391. 05/31/22

References

Anderson, S. (n.d.). Interstate 391 (Massachusetts). BostonRoads.com. Retrieved from http://www.bostonroads.com/roads/I-391_MA/
4 Highway Projects in Making. (1966, November 10). The North Adams Transcript.
Updated June 9, 2022