Directions to East Campus, Camp Massasoit, and the Child Development Center

Traffic Alert

The city of Springfield, specifically the downtown area and Interstate 91, is undergoing construction for the foreseeable future. Prior to making your trip to East Campus or the Child Development Center, we encourage you to visit the MassDOT viaduct rehabilitation project Web page for the most up-to-date information on detours and traffic. You also may call Mass511, a resource that provides traffic and travel information for Massachusetts, by dialing 511 from your cell phone.

From the East or West:

Take the Massachusetts Turnpike, Interstate 90, Exit 6. After toll area, turn left at traffic light onto Interstate 291 West. Proceed one mile to Exit 5, East Springfield/Indian Orchard. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Route 20A, then immediately move into the left lane. Turn left at the first light onto Roosevelt Avenue. Proceed three miles to Alden Street and turn left. Proceed down Alden Street to first light; take a right at the light. East Campus is the first driveway on the right (the Child Development Center is the second driveway on the right). Follow road to lower parking lot. The office is located on the second floor of the Southwestern style building and entrance staircase is beneath the awning on the right side of the building as you approach.

From the North:

Take Interstate 91 South to Interstate 291. Proceed four miles to Exit 5B, East Springfield/Indian Orchard. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Route 20A, then immediately move into the left lane. Turn left at the first light onto Roosevelt Avenue. Proceed three miles to Alden Street and turn left. Proceed down Alden Street to first light; take a right at the light. East Campus is the first driveway on the right (the Child Development Center is the second driveway on the right). Follow road to lower parking lot. The office is located on the second floor of the Southwestern style building and entrance staircase is beneath the awning on the right side of the building as you approach.

From the South:

Take Interstate 91 North to Exit 2, Route 83. Proceed on Route 83 to the second traffic light and turn right onto Sumner Avenue. After two miles, turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue. Continue through two traffic lights, and then bear left at the stop sign. Half a mile after the stop sign, cross a bridge and turn right onto Alden Street. Proceed down Alden Street to first light; take a right at the light. East Campus is the first driveway on the right (the Child Development Center is the second driveway on the right). Follow road to lower parking lot. The office is located on the second floor of the Southwestern style building and entrance staircase is beneath the awning on the right side of the building as you approach.