| Sumner Tunnel | |
|---|---|
| Carries |  Route 1A South |
| Crosses | Boston Harbor |
| Locale | Logan International Airport to downtown Boston, Massachusetts |
| Total length | 5,653 feet (1,723 m) |
| Opening date | 1934 |
| Toll | westbound: $3 (non-commercial), $4.50 (commercial) |
The Sumner Tunnel is a road tunnel in Boston, Massachusetts. It carries traffic under Boston Harbor in one direction, from Logan International Airport and Route 1A in East Boston to the North End. The tunnel's overall length is 1,723 m. With the completion of the Big Dig, it only collects traffic bound for I-93 North, Storrow Drive, and downtown Boston. Traffic headed for I-93 South and the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) West is normally routed to the Ted Williams Tunnel.
History
The Sumner Tunnel was opened in 1934. It carried traffic in both directions until the opening of the parallel Callahan Tunnel in 1961. The Sumner Tunnel is named for William H. Sumner, the son of Governor Increase Sumner. As of 2007, a toll of $3.50 for non-commercial two-axle vehicles and $4.50 for commercial vehicles (e.g. taxis and Zipcars) is collected in the Boston-bound direction, with a discount of $0.50 for users of the Fast Lane electronic toll collection system. For East Boston residents, a discount is in effect using a Fast Lane transponder, costing $0.40.
