The accident involves an overturned motor vehicle, according to the state Department of Transportation.
A police officer is blocking the entrance ramp at Exit 3 on Friday at about 1:15 p.m. due to the heavy volume of traffic in the area.
The right lane of the highway is blocked.
It was not clear from the DOT how long it would take to clear the accident scene.
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