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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — There's no shortage of horror stories when it comes to commuting around Boston, but according to a new survey, one particular area has earned a bad reputation.
Data from a new nationwide poll from Munley Law shows Zakim Bridge and I-93 North are considered the most stressful drives in the Bay State.
Residents like Lewis, who makes deliveries across Massachusetts, agree. He said I-93 is the worst when the afternoon commute begins around 2:30 to 3 p.m.
While the survey cited delays, congestion, and bottlenecks, Lewis said aggressive drivers are what make the daily commute even worse.
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"It's the drivers, especially with rain, snow, nobody pays attention. They all drive for themselves. They don't think about anybody else on the side of them," Lewis explained.
Over 3,000 workers were polled for the survey. Although the infamous bridge is considered the road that consistently raises drivers' blood pressure, not all Bostonians feel the same about it.
"I really don't have a bad experience with the Zakim," one local resident shared. "It's Blue Hill Ave, that's in Dorchester."
The Southeast Expressway and I-95/Route 128 in Waltham came in the top three worst commutes in Massachusetts. Last year, Boston ranked as the fifth most congested urban area in the U.S. and 12th in the world, according to the Global Traffic Scorecard.
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WBZ NewsRadio’s James Rojas (@jamesrojas.bsky.social) reports.