The Original Alignments of 20

Since its creation in 1925 and finalization a year later, US Route 20 has seen many realignments. Some of them have been only a few feet in length to straighten a curve or eliminate a 90° turn, while others have been completely rerouted to new locations. We will look at the most significant realignments below … Read more

The Giant Icicles of Russell, MA

Winter brings a different view of the landscape across Route 20 when many people aren’t exploring the road. Location and Geologic History In the Russell, MA village of Woronoco, a road cut near the intersection of MA Route 23 reveals the geological workings of the Berkshire Mountains. Millions of years ago, the continental collisions between … Read more

How Long is Route 20?

US Route 20 is the longest highway in the United States according to the Federal Highway Administration. How is this number calculated and is it still accurate? How Long is Route 20? The official length of US Route 20 is 3,365 miles.  The Eastern Terminus is at Kenmore Square in Boston, MAThe Western Terminus is at US … Read more