Massachusetts Route 49 Explained

State:MA
Type:MA
Route:49
Alternate Name:Podunk Pike
Map Custom:yes
Length Mi:7.44
Length Round:2
Length Ref:[1]
Direction A:South
Terminus A: in Sturbridge
Direction B:North
Terminus B: in Spencer
Counties:Worcester
Established:1972
Previous Type:MA
Previous Route:47
Next Type:MA
Next Route:52

Route 49 is a two-lane expressway in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Known as Podunk Pike, the highway runs 7.44miles from U.S. Route 20 (US 20) in Sturbridge north to Route 9 in Spencer. Route 49 provides a connection between US 20 and Route 9 in southwestern Worcester County.

Route description

Route 49 begins at US 20 (Charlton Road) in the town of Sturbridge. The route heads north as a two-lane expressway with a speed limit of 55mph. Route 49 crosses over Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) with no interchange as it clips the northwest corner of the town of Charlton. The highway parallels Podunk Road for most of its course as it passes to the east of Wells State Park and enters the town of East Brookfield. Route 49 enters the town of Spencer, crosses over CSX's Boston Subdivision rail line, and crosses over the Sevenmile River before it reaches its northern terminus at Route 9 (Main Street).[1]

Major intersections

See main article: t, US and 20.

See main article: t, MA and 9.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Planning Division. Massachusetts Highway Route Log. Massachusetts Department of Transportation. 2012. February 12, 2017.