Interstate 384

Infobox road
route=384
type=Interstate
state=CT

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year_established=1984
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Interstate 384 (abbreviated I-384) is an interstate highway located entirely within the state of Connecticut. It runs 8.53 miles east to west, going from Interstate 84 in East Hartford to U.S. Route 6/U.S. Route 44 in Bolton.

Route description

I-384 serves as the main interstate transportation artery for southern Manchester, beginning right before the East Hartford/Manchester town line and having four of its six exits within southern Manchester. The two major stops off the highway include the Spencer Street commercial shopping district located at Exit 1 and the Main Street/Downtown Manchester area off Exit 3.

The highway is 8 lanes wide west of Route 83, 6 lanes wide to Route 85, and four lanes wide for the rest of the highway's duration.

pecial designations

Since May 31 1996, Interstate 384 has been officially known as the State Trooper Russell A. Bagshaw Highway, in memory of a Connecticut State Police trooper who was killed in the line of duty.

History

Prior to 1984, Interstate 384 was designated Interstate 84. During that time, Interstate 84 east of the East Hartford junction was Interstate 86.

Exit list

At this point, the freeway ends and merges onto eastbound US 6/US 44. US 6 and US 44 will separate shortly after the end of I-384.