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==History== [[Image:Callahan Tunnel.png|thumb|left|Map showing the Callahan Tunnel (in red)]] The tunnel was opened in 1961 to complement the [[Sumner Tunnel]]. The under-construction tunnel had been named in February 1960 after William F. Callahan Jr. β the son of Turnpike chairman [[William F. Callahan]] β who was killed in Italy during World War II.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/172330056/ |title=Second Harbor Tunnel |newspaper=The Boston Globe |date=February 5, 1960 |page=2 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-union/172330194/ |title=New tunnel in Boston named for Callahan, Jr. |newspaper=The Morning Union |date=February 5, 1960 |page=14 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> <!--Formerly, control signals were used to reverse the direction of one lane in this tunnel and the [[Sumner Tunnel]] when the opposite tunnel was closed for maintenance or emergencies. Under the relevant Turnpike regulations, a yellow signal light means "proceed only as directed", on penalty of a $50 fine. As the signals are almost always yellow, this rule is universally ignored by drivers. Other markings in the tunnel include a "double white line" in the center, intended to discourage drivers from changing lanes, to be penalized with a $100 fine.--> A toll plaza was located at the East Boston end of the tunnel. On May 2, 1983, one-way tolling was implemented in the Sumner and Callahan tunnels and on the [[Tobin Bridge]]. The Callahan Tunnel toll plaza was removed, while tolls on the Sumner Tunnel doubled to 60 cents.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/170552511/ |title=One-way toll experiment starts in Hub tomorrow |newspaper=The Boston Globe |date=May 1, 1983 |pages=1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/170552483/ 21] |first=Fred |last=Pillsbury |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-item/170552349/ |title=One-way Tolls. [advertisement] |newspaper=The Daily Item |author=Massachusetts Port Authority |date=April 28, 1983 |page=8 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> Repairs to the tunnel were made in the early 1990s.<ref>{{cite news | last=Hanson | first=Melissa | title=Callahan Tunnel closure begins at 11 p.m. | url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/12/27/callahan-tunnel-closing-begins-friday/eCLWjIjgfmXAzTzlwzmYGM/story.html | work=Boston Globe | date=December 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130133905/https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/12/27/callahan-tunnel-closing-begins-friday/eCLWjIjgfmXAzTzlwzmYGM/story.html |archive-date=January 30, 2014}}</ref> The [[Big Dig]] project, which replaced the elevated [[Central Artery]] with a tunnel, modified the western approaches to the tunnel. Access from northbound I-93 was closed in January 2003 after a ramp from I-93 to the [[Ted Williams Tunnel]] opened.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/171111214/ |title=New I-93 exit set to open |first=Mac |last=Daniel |newspaper=The Boston Globe |date=January 24, 2003 |page=B3 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> A new ramp from New Chardon Street opened in March 2003.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/171111523/ |first=Mac |last=Daniel |title=I-93 ramp to Callahan Tunnel set to open |newspaper=The Boston Globe |date=March 7, 2003 |page=B8 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/172328140/ |first=Mac |last=Daniel |title=T fares cheap by comparison? No way, riders say |newspaper=The Boston Globe |date=March 16, 2003 |page=B2 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> When the northbound lanes of the Central Artery tunnel opened later that month, they did not include a ramp to the Callahan Tunnel.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/172329154/ |title=Another piece of the puzzle |newspaper=The Boston Globe |date=March 27, 2003 |page=B4 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/172329194/ |first=Mac |last=Daniel |title=Motorists urged to steer clear of Central Artery |newspaper=The Boston Globe |date=March 27, 2003 |page=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/172329262/ B5] |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> The original ramp from North Street closed in November 2003, leaving access to the Callahan Tunnel only from New Chardon Street and southbound I-93.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/170555256/ |title=Commute offers sights and smells of autumn |newspaper=The Boston Globe |date=November 16, 2003 |page=B2 |via=Newspapers.com |first=Mac |last=Daniel}}</ref> A major overhaul began in December 2013, which completely replaced the deck, curbs, and wall panels; and cleaned and repaired its ceiling and vent systems (above the ceiling and below the deck). It was planned for three phases: complete closure from December 27, 2013 to March 12, 2014 during deck and curb replacement; closures 11pm-5am from March 13, 2014 to late August 2014 for wall panel replacement; and final work until November 2014. McCourt Construction of South Boston was awarded the $19.3 million contract in August.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/mass_roundup/2013/11/callahan-tunnel-closing-for-three-months.html?page=all | title=Here's what you need to know about the Callahan Tunnel's three-month closure | last=Chesto | first=Jon | work=Boston Business Journal | date=November 17, 2013 | accessdate=March 31, 2014}}</ref> During closures, Logan-bound traffic was diverted into the [[Ted Williams Tunnel]], [[Tobin Bridge]], and [[Massachusetts Route 1A]] South via Revere or East Boston.<ref name="massdot">{{cite web | url=http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CallahanTunnelRehabilitationProject.aspx | accessdate=December 30, 2013 | title=Callahan Tunnel Rehabilitation Project | work=Massachusetts Department of Transportation | archive-date=December 30, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230234120/http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CallahanTunnelRehabilitationProject.aspx | url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2016, [[Open road tolling|cashless tolling]] systems were installed in both directions β entering the Sumner Tunnel and exiting the Callahan Tunnel β as part of a plan to modernize toll collection the Boston area.<ref>{{cite web|title=Toll Rates|url=https://www.ezdrivema.com/TollCalculator|website=EZDRIVEMA|accessdate=December 2, 2016}}</ref> As of 2016, a [[Toll tunnel|toll]] of $1.50 is charged for non-commercial two-axle vehicles with a Massachusetts E-ZPass, while non-Massachusetts E-ZPass holders are charged $1.75. Vehicles without E-ZPass are charged $2.05 through MassDOT's Pay By Plate MA program. For residents of certain Boston ZIP codes, a discount is in effect using an [[E-ZPass]] transponder, costing $0.20. {{clear left}}
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