kmayfield
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Going from Ohio to Rhode Island this summer. Planning to use I-80 from Youngstown, crossing most of PA, and I-84 into CT. Then, as per a previous thread, Route 9 down to I-95. Any thoughts on this route, especially I-80 quality across PA? Thanks in advance!
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Roadpilot
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I was on 80 last spring and it was a great road.
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We used I-80 to Cape Cod from Ohio last fall and had no problems. Always a repair somewhere (one lane each way possible), and a few crack lines in the pavement, but usually not too crowded. The Semi's fly seem to be in flying speeds, but just be aware. Enjoy your trip!
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kmayfield
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Thanks guys! I-80 it is.
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scanlonj
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What part of RI are you headed to, there is major construction on I-95 just South of Providence. Locally it is referred to as the "Iway", a lot of stop and go traffic.
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kmayfield
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scanlonj,
Thanks for the heads up!
We are helping our son get settled prior to a summer internship in East Greenwhich (south of Providence). He is staying in East Providence. I have another thread going in the Campgrounds forum re: places to stay in the Providence area.
Thanks again.
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Your planned route will work out well. You will avoid the Tappan Zee Bridge and will cross the Hudson further North on the Newburg Bridge. I think that some sections of 84 through Danbury can be a white knuckle experience due to road construction but it is the same on 287 between 684 and 95. I find the route 80/287/Tappan Zee/95 to be quicker and less hilly than 80/287/87/84/691/66/9/95 but either will get you to the same place. Either way can get bogged down in traffic depending on the day and time. I think the toll on the Tap is more than Newburg.
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