Located in the northwest corner of Massachusetts near Williamstown, this Truck Escape Ramp provides a crucial emergency safety feature on a descending segment of highway where heavy trucks can experience brake fade. Positioned to give out-of-control or overheated vehicles a safe, arrester to come to a controlled stop, the ramp helps protect motorists and roadside infrastructure. The facility is easily accessible from the main carriageway and is signed to alert drivers of its presence.
