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Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road
Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road Expect plenty of company on the roads as you head to grandma’s house. A record 79.9 million travelers are expected to head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, AAA forecasts. That’s up 1.7 million over last year. Broken down by mode of transportation, a record 71.7 million people will travel by car, up 1.3 million over last year, while a record 5.84 million people will fly domestically, an increase of 2 percent compared to last year. Nearly 2.3 million people are expected to travel by other modes, including buses, trains, and cruises – a jump of almost 9 …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Cape Cod Nurse Shares Eery Photo Of Packed Car Morning Of Virginia Crash That Killed Her Cape Cod Nurse Shares Eery Photo Of Packed Car Morning Of Virginia Crash That Killed Her
Cape Cod Nurse Shares Eery Photo Of Packed Car Morning Of Virginia Crash That Killed Her A Massachusetts nurse who was apparently heading south for the winter was killed in a five-vehicle chain-reaction crash in Virginia. On the day that she died, Lauren Johnson-Lavender, 69, shared a Facebook photo of her family's vehicle packed and ready for what appears to be a lengthy trip out of Massachusetts. Nearly 100 people wished her safe travels. Johnson-Lavender would later be identified by investigators as the victim killed in a crash on I-495 that temporarily shut down a stretch of the interstate. Johnson-Lavender was a passenger in a Lexus that was stopped in traffic a…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland State Police ID MA, NJ Women Killed In Crash, Virginia Victim Airlifted To Hospital Maryland State Police ID MA, NJ Women Killed In Crash, Virginia Victim Airlifted To Hospital
Maryland State Police ID MA, NJ Women Killed In Crash, Virginia Victim Airlifted To Hospital Two people were killed and a third was airlifted to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash in Charles County, state police confirmed. On Thursday, police said that Norma Matthews, 81, of Lowell, Massachusetts, and Virginia Licata, 86, of Blackwood, NJ, have been identified as the pair killed in a crash on July 24 that shut down Route 301 for hours. The other driver, King George, Virginia resident Caitlynn Connell, 28, was also flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to Capital Region Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. According to police, shor…

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by Zak Failla
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Crash With Serious Injuries Shuts Down Route 2 In Greenfield: Officials Crash With Serious Injuries Shuts Down Route 2 In Greenfield: Officials
Crash With Serious Injuries Shuts Down Route 2 In Greenfield: Officials A crash with serious shut down a major route in Western Massachusetts over the weekend, according to travel officials. The crash happened on Route 2 in Greenfield on Sunday afternoon, March 12, according to MassDOT on Twitter. Crash with serious injuries in #Greenfield on RT-2-WB/EB at MM 45.7. Rt-2 is currently closed in both directions. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) March 12, 2023 Route 2 was closed in both directions as a result. Greenfield Police said people could expect the road to be closed for several hours. Traffic Alert: The Mohawk Trail from the Greenfied City Town …

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by David Cifarelli
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Rollover Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Route 12 In Auburn: Authorities Rollover Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Route 12 In Auburn: Authorities
Rollover Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Route 12 In Auburn: Authorities One person sustained minor injuries in a rollover crash that shut down a major route in Central Massachusetts Monday afternoon, Feb. 6, authorities said. The crash happened on Route 12 at Swanson Road in Auburn around 2 p.m., according to Auburn Police on Twitter. The incident closed Route 12 in both directions as a result. Route 12 closed both directions temporarily while investigation into this crash is underway. Minor injuries only. @auburnmassfire and police in roadway so please use caution ⛔️ pic.twitter.com/83r4N4Ah0q — Auburn Police (@AuburnMAPolice) February 6, 2023 The driver…

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by David Cifarelli
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Crash With Serious Injuries Causing Delays On Mass Pike In Central Mass Crash With Serious Injuries Causing Delays On Mass Pike In Central Mass
Crash With Serious Injuries Causing Delays On Mass Pike In Central Mass Serious injures were reported after a crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer that was causing delays on the Mass Pike in Central Massachusetts during rush hour, officials said. The crash was reported on I-90 West in Charlton near mile marker 85 by the Hammond Hill Overpass around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, according to MassDOT on Twitter. Car/tractor trailer crash with serious injuries in #Charlton on I-90 WB near MM 85 by the Hammond Hill Overpass. Expect delays. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) December 14, 2022 Two people were found unresponsive and were being pulled from t…

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by David Cifarelli
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IDs Released For Duo Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Central Mass Route: Police IDs Released For Duo Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Central Mass Route: Police
IDs Released For Duo Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Central Mass Route: Police Authorities have identified the two people killed in a wrong-way crash on a major route in Central Massachusetts as Susan Celauro, age 63, of East Norwich, NY and Alexander Owanisian, 35, of Southbridge, MA.  State Troopers responded to the three-vehicle crash on Route 20 at Carroll Hill Road in Charlton just before 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, Massachusetts State Police report. The crash closed Route 20 in both directions, according to MassDOT on Twitter. On scene Charlton, Rte 20 at Carroll Hill Rd. Serious mva. Photo recon and crime scene requested. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/zv5CiQZF…

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by David Cifarelli
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2 People Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Route 20 In Central Mass: Police 2 People Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Route 20 In Central Mass: Police
2 People Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Route 20 In Central Mass: Police Two people have died following a wrong-way crash involving several vehicles on a major route in Central Massachusetts, authorities said. State Troopers responded to the three-vehicle crash on Route 20 at Carroll Hill Road in Charlton on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 7, Massachusetts State Police report. The crash closed Route 20 in both directions, according to MassDOT on Twitter. On scene Charlton, Rte 20 at Carroll Hill Rd. Serious mva. Photo recon and crime scene requested. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/zv5CiQZFTq — Matthew Gregoire (@BreakngNewsPhtg) December 7, 2022 Both of the victims w…

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by David Cifarelli
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Connecticut Man, 62, Killed In Crash On I-395 South In Central Mass: Police Connecticut Man, 62, Killed In Crash On I-395 South In Central Mass: Police
Connecticut Man, 62, Killed In Crash On I-395 South In Central Mass: Police A Connecticut man has died in a car crash on a major highway in Central Massachusetts, authorities said.  Police responded to the crash on I-395 South in Auburn around 5:48 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, Massachusetts State Police report. Upon arrival, Troopers found a 2006 Honda Odyssey van that crashed into a tree in the center median.  A minivan is being extracted from the woods in Auburn #wcvb pic.twitter.com/dBlWLe2kZS — Matthew Gregoire (@BreakngNewsPhtg) December 6, 2022 The driver, later identified as a 62-year-old man from Danielson, CT, was unconscious and taken to a local hospital …

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by David Cifarelli
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Serious Rollover Crash Causes Delays On I-495 North In Central Mass Serious Rollover Crash Causes Delays On I-495 North In Central Mass
Serious Rollover Crash Causes Delays On I-495 North In Central Mass A serious rollover crash was causing significant delays on a highway in Central Massachusetts, authorities said.  The crash happened near Exit 70 on I-495 North around 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, according to MassDOT on Twitter. Roll over crash with injuries in #Bolton on I-495-NB near exit 70. Left lane closed. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) November 21, 2022 The crash closed off the left lane and delays were expected as a result, according to traffic reporter Kevin Brennan on Twitter. #MATraffic #Bolton Rt 495 North crash involving a vehicle off the road has the left lane blo…

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by David Cifarelli
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Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Prompts Delays On I-290 In Central Mass Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Prompts Delays On I-290 In Central Mass
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Prompts Delays On I-290 In Central Mass A tractor-trailer rollover crash shut down a major highway in Central Massachusetts, prompting delays of nearly an hour.  The crash happened near Exit 26 on I-290 East in Shrewsbury just before 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, according to MassDOT on Twitter.  Tractor trailer rollover crash in #Shrewsbury on I-290-EB at exit 26 (Rt 140). I-290 EB at Exit 26 (Rt 140) is currently closed. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) November 18, 2022 The incident, which involved several cars, blocked all three travel lanes and caused a backup to Plantation Street in Worcester, WBZ Traffic said on Twitter…

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by David Cifarelli
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UPDATE: Driver Hospitalized In Wrong Way Crash On I-395 In Central Mass UPDATE: Driver Hospitalized In Wrong Way Crash On I-395 In Central Mass
Update: Driver Hospitalized In Wrong Way Crash On I-395 In Central Mass One person is hospitalized after a wrong way driver crashed into a tractor-trailer on a Massachusetts highway, Quiet Corner Alerts reports.  The crash happened after a pickup truck going the wrong direction entered I-395 North around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, the source said. That truck then collided head-on with a tractor-trailer going the right direction just before Exit 7A, the source continued.  O/s in Oxford, I-395 NB prior to Exit 7A wrong way driver Posted by Quiet Corner Alerts on Thursday, November 17, 2022 The driver involved in the crash was said to be conscious and al…

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by David Cifarelli
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Tractor-Trailer Reportedly Carrying Tomato Sauce Crashes On I-290 In Worcester Tractor-Trailer Reportedly Carrying Tomato Sauce Crashes On I-290 In Worcester
Tractor-Trailer Reportedly Carrying Tomato Sauce Crashes On I-290 In Worcester A tractor-trailer rollover crash in central Massachusetts made for quite the messy morning commute as the truck reportedly carrying tomato sauce blocked a major highway.  WORCESTER COMMUTERS: Big delay on 290 W for a box truck carrying spaghetti sauce flipped on its side Sauce is safe in containers @SpecNews1Worc pic.twitter.com/HM3QQtRR1L — Meghan Parsons (@ParsMeghan) October 18, 2022 The crash happened on I-290 west at I-90 on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to a Tweet from WBZ Traffic. The overturned truck was reportedly blocking the center and two right lanes. #MA…

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by David Cifarelli
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Double 'Storrowing' In Westfield, West Springfield Leads To $2M Lawsuit: Court Docs Double 'Storrowing' In Westfield, West Springfield Leads To $2M Lawsuit: Court Docs
Double 'Storrowing' In Westfield, West Springfield Leads To $2M Lawsuit: Court Docs The beginning of every month brings with it a clean game board for nearly every Bostonian's favorite game: Storrowing.  When will a trucker or new-to-town U-Haul driver misjudge the height of the overpasses on Storrow Drive and crash into one? It's such a common phenomenon that all car-bridge collisions in and around Boston are called "Storrowing."  Tractor-trailer roof torn off in 'Storrowing' on Memorial Drive in Cambridge https://t.co/U5mMEffoMH pic.twitter.com/Bn5qnn5wtu — WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) September 15, 2022 One upstate New York man pulled off the rare feat of a double…

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by Josh Lanier
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Dump Truck Rollover Crash Closes Part Of Route 20 In Central Mass: Authorities Dump Truck Rollover Crash Closes Part Of Route 20 In Central Mass: Authorities
Dump Truck Rollover Crash Closes Part Of Route 20 In Central Mass: Authorities A portion of Route 20 in Auburn was closed after a dump truck rolled over and spilled gravel all over the roadway, authorities said.  Route 20 is closed at Millbury Street and Montclair Drive for a roll over dump truck. Avoid the area pic.twitter.com/WsDUwN6uM3 — Auburn Police (@AuburnMAPolice) August 24, 2022 Crews responded to the crash at 198 Washington Street (Route 20) just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, Auburn Fire said on Twitter. The driver was reportedly still trapped inside.  Engine 4, Ambulance 4 responding to 198 Washington St. (Rt.20) for a reported MVA. Reported d…

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by David Cifarelli
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Tractor Trailer Rollover Crash Shuts Down Multiple Lanes On Mass Pike In Boston Tractor Trailer Rollover Crash Shuts Down Multiple Lanes On Mass Pike In Boston
Tractor Trailer Rollover Crash Shuts Down Multiple Lanes On Mass Pike In Boston Multiple lanes were closed and traffic was delayed after a tractor trailer rolled over on the Mass Pike in Boston. #MaTraffic Alert: Mass Pike/I-90 East after X131 in #Allston. Overturned tractor trailer. Left lanes blocked. Also affecting westbound in the left lanes. @WBZTraffic pic.twitter.com/XymZ8PsVFP — Rob Hakala (@RobHakala) August 13, 2022 The accident was reported on I-90 east by Exit 131 in Allston just after 7 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, according to a Tweet from MassDOT. It closed the left and center lanes of the highway.  Tractor trailer rollover crash with injuries on I…

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by David Cifarelli
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Fallen Highway Sign Shuts Down Right Lane On I-190 South In Central Mass Fallen Highway Sign Shuts Down Right Lane On I-190 South In Central Mass
Fallen Highway Sign Shuts Down Right Lane On I-190 South In Central Mass A large highway sign took a dive onto I-190 in Worcester Tuesday morning, Aug. 9, resulting in the closure of the right lane. The incident was reported on I-190 South just before Exit 1 by MassDOT after 8 a.m. A person driving by captured the scene showing traffic cones blocking off the ramp. Traffic was being detoured to Exit 2 as a result. The damage was cleared around 8:43 a.m., NBC Boston reports. No word on what caused the sign to crash. 

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by David Cifarelli
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Truck Rollover Crash Reported On Route 128 In Wellesley (DEVELOPING) Truck Rollover Crash Reported On Route 128 In Wellesley (DEVELOPING)
Truck Rollover Crash Reported On Route 128 In Wellesley (Developing) Wellesley Police and Massachusetts State Police were on the scene of a crash where a truck rolled over onto a car on Route 128 North in Wellesley, both departments said on Twitter. The accident occurred before the Newton line on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 26. Only minor injuries were reported.  WPD is assisting @MassStatePolice with a truck vs car on Rt 128 north prior to the Newton line. One lane gets by. Minor injuries on scene. pic.twitter.com/Ugc3uRhp6t — Wellesley Police (@WellesleyPolice) July 26, 2022 The left two lanes of Route 128 were blocked as a result. Drivers were bei…

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by David Cifarelli
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Dump Truck Spills Concrete Across I-495 In Northern Massachusetts Dump Truck Spills Concrete Across I-495 In Northern Massachusetts
Dump Truck Spills Concrete Across I-495 In Northern Massachusetts Crews were on the scene where a dump truck spilled wet concrete across all three lanes of I-495 southbound near exit 88 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts State Police said on Twitter. Troopers on scene, Rt 495 SB, south of Rt 3 Chelmsford, where dump truck spilled wet concrete across all three lanes. Multiple vehicles have driven through the concrete. All 3 travel lanes are now closed for cleanup of the cement.  Traffic getting by in BDL only. #MATraffic — Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) July 20, 2022 All three lanes and exit were closed as crews worked to clean up the mess, MassDOT sai…

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by David Cifarelli
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I-91 Exits 4 and 5 Closed Morning Of Wed., Aug. 5 I-91 Exits 4 and 5 Closed Morning Of Wed., Aug. 5
I-91 Exits 4 and 5 Closed Morning Of Wed., Aug. 5 Traffic on I-91 in the Springfield area is a mess due to flooding caused by a nearby broken water main. Exits 4 and 5 are closed to traffic, according to State Police. The water main broke on East Columbus Avenue sometime before 6 a.m. The break has also flooded some city streets.

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by Kristin Palpini
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It Was Good While It Lasted: Northampton Parking Fees To Resume It Was Good While It Lasted: Northampton Parking Fees To Resume
It Was Good While It Lasted: Northampton Parking Fees To Resume After about a month of free parking in downtown Northampton, the meters are about to click on again. Due to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to encourage downtown shopping, Northampton had temporarily suspended parking fees starting on July 1. The fees are set to resume on Aug. 3, Mayor David Narkewicz said Monday, July 27. “It’s time to restart the system,” Narkewicz said. Parking enforcement officers have been enforcing all other non-fee related parking restrictions such as handicap parking and no parking zones. 

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by Kristin Palpini
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Northampton Roundabout Detour To Send Vehicles Over the Coolidge Bridge Northampton Roundabout Detour To Send Vehicles Over the Coolidge Bridge
Northampton Roundabout Detour To Send Vehicles Over the Coolidge Bridge For two to three weeks, motorists exiting Interstate 91 at Northampton Exit 19 will be in for a  long detour over the Coolidge Bridge. The detour is necessary, state officials said, to allow for the construction of a new $8 million roundabout, traffic lights and pedestrian crossing at the Damon Road-Route 9 intersection in Northampton. The detour is set to being July 20 and could last 14-21 days, according to The Daily Hampshire Gazette. Once in place, there will be no going straight onto Damon Road. The four-way intersection will become one-way for travelers coming off the exit. All …

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by Kristin Palpini
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Rollover Closes Section of I-395 Northbound Rollover Closes Section of I-395 Northbound
Rollover Closes Section of I-395 Northbound A portion of I-395, northbound, near Exit 3 in Webster has been closed early this morning, July 16.  State Police report a rollover accident is the cause of the traffic snarls. The area is predicted to reopen around 10 a.m., according to the Massachusetts State Police live traffic map.  As of 9 a.m., highway traffic was slowed to a crawl by Exit 3 and on the nearby Cudworth Road. Check back for updates to this unfolding story.

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by Kristin Palpini