Interstate 84 (east) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Route information | |
| Length | 232.39 mi (374.00 km) |
| Existed | 1971–present |
| Major junctions | |
| West end |    I-81 / I-380 / US 6 in Dunmore, PA |
 NY 17 in Middletown, NY  I-87 / New York Thruway in Newburgh, NY I-91 in Hartford, CT Route 15 in East Hartford, CT |
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| East end |  I‑90 / Mass Pike in Sturbridge, MA |
| Highway system | |
| Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business |
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Interstate 84 (often called I-84) is a very important road in the United States. It is part of the Interstate Highway System. This system is a big network of highways that helps people travel all over the country.
I-84 starts in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. It then travels east through several states. The highway ends in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The entire route is about 232.39 miles (374.00 km) long. That's like driving from one end of a state to another!
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Where Does I-84 Go?
Interstate 84 crosses through three different states. It begins in Pennsylvania. Then, it goes through New York. Finally, it enters Connecticut and ends in Massachusetts.
Pennsylvania Section
In Pennsylvania, I-84 starts near Scranton. It travels through the northeastern part of the state. This area is known for its beautiful forests and hills. The highway helps connect travelers to places like the Pocono Mountains.
New York Section
After Pennsylvania, I-84 enters New York. It passes through the Hudson Valley region. This part of the highway is very busy. It connects with other major roads like the New York State Thruway (I-87).
A famous part of I-84 in New York is the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge. This bridge crosses the wide Hudson River. It offers amazing views of the river and the surrounding area.
Connecticut Section
Next, I-84 goes into Connecticut. It passes through big cities like Hartford. Hartford is the capital city of Connecticut. In some parts of Connecticut, the highway becomes very wide. It has many lanes to handle all the traffic.
Massachusetts Section
The final part of I-84 is in Massachusetts. It's a shorter section compared to the other states. The highway ends in Sturbridge. Here, it connects with the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90). This connection allows drivers to continue their journey further east.
History of I-84
Interstate 84 was officially established in 1971. However, parts of the road were built earlier. It took many years to complete the entire highway. Building such a long road involves a lot of planning and construction work.
The goal of I-84 was to create a direct route. It helps connect major cities and regions. This makes travel easier for both people and goods.
Important Connections
Along its route, I-84 connects with several other important highways:
- In New York, it meets NY 17 in Middletown.
- Also in New York, it connects with I-87 (the New York State Thruway) in Newburgh.
- In Connecticut, it crosses I-91 in Hartford.
- It also connects with CT 15 in East Hartford.
These connections help drivers reach many different destinations. They make I-84 a key part of the East Coast's road network.
Images for kids
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I-84 crossing from Wayne County into Pike County
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Crossing the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge, eastbound
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I-84 (looking eastbound) just before becoming an elevated viaduct to cross downtown Waterbury
