Wild Secret About Boston, MA Underground Tunnels Have New Englanders Shook

Driving in or around Boston seems like a big undertaking for many people who do not live in the city.

Although it is much more manageable than you think, it is undoubtedly more confusing than driving in Maine or New Hampshire.

For those who are less comfortable with driving in the city, one of the most confusing parts of the commute can be the tunnels.

There are numerous tunnels into / out of / around Boston: The Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Tunnel (I-93 tunnels), The Ted Williams Tunnel, Callahan Tunnel, Sumner Tunnel, and others.

Once you enter the tunnel you are often disoriented in the dark and don't know where you are coming out on the other end, it is often confusing - I get it.

Well, I just found out a WILD fact that may make tunnels a little more interesting...dare I say less confusing.

The tunnels in Boston, Massachusetts have either brown or blue lines on the tunnel wall to identify what is around you: brown for dirt, blue for water.

So when you have no clue where you are in Boston inside of a tunnel, at least you know if you are underground or underwater - something to ease the mind a little.

I had to verify the video above, using the most reliable source, Wikipedia, and it is confirmed.

Just a neat fact for nervous drivers, or something to teach your kids as you pass through a tunnel in or out of the city!