Scott-
I noticed in one of yours vids that you took of a car fire at the interchange of I87 and I90 that you continued south on I87 to take the Mass Pike (I90) from I87.
You don't need to do that. When heading west fro you location just follow the I90 signs. (Check a map for verification)
You will save yourself about 30 miles and about $3 in tolls.
Those signs are just another way of screwing, well, just about anyone who travels in New York State.
Stay safe,
Mark Abele, Captain, Albany, NY Fire Department (ret.)