Mass Highway installs 70 traffic cams

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Commonwealth is trying to make it easier for you to drive on local highways this holiday weekend and beyond.

On Thursday the Patrick-Murray administration announced that Mass Highway's internal system of 70 live traffic cameras will be available for public viewing on the web.

That means, depending on where you're going, you'll be able to go online to literally see the flow of traffic before you hit the road.

The 'traffic cam' some in our area would be most interested in is perched high above the mass pike, I-84 interchange near Sturbridge.

One local resident told 22News that the cameras are a great idea.

"Well, for the commuters, I would think that's a benefit if they have access to the camera readily available, ah maybe get a bypass around a traffic jam," said Christopher Griffin.

The entire network of Massachusetts traffic cameras should be available for online viewing by Friday.

Click here to see the roads for yourself.