Climate Change Protestors Disrupt Morning Commute Throughout Boston Area Climate Change Protestors Disrupt Morning Commute Throughout Boston Area
Climate Change Protestors Disrupt Morning Commute Throughout Boston Area An organization pushing for climate change reform took to the streets of Boston Wednesday morning, Sept. 21 in an effort to make Massachusetts ban new fossil fuel infrastructure.  The organization, known as Extinction Rebellion, is a movement that strives to persuade governments to "act justly" on the climate emergency, according to their website. Massachusetts must place the well-being of every present and future human being above the fossil fuel industry's profits... Posted by Extinction Rebellion Boston on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Extinction Rebellion coordinates non-violent de…
Rental Truck Fire Closes Exit 131 On Mass Pike In Cambridge Rental Truck Fire Closes Exit 131 On Mass Pike In Cambridge
Rental Truck Fire Closes Exit 131 On Mass Pike In Cambridge A rental truck fully engulfed in flames forced an exit on the Mass Pike to close at the start of the afternoon rush, authorities said.  The incident happened at exit 131 on I-90 eastbound in Cambridge around 3:48 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, MassDOT said on Twitter.  Vehicle Fire in #Cambridge on I-90 EB, At Exit 131. The Ramp to Exit 131 is currently closed. Expect delays — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) August 22, 2022 Boston and Cambridge Fire were working to put out the flames, Massachusetts State Police said on Twitter.  Rental Truck fully engulfed in flames on Exit 131 ramp from…
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. 
IDs Released For Connecticut Duo Killed In Massachusetts Rollover Crash IDs Released For Connecticut Duo Killed In Massachusetts Rollover Crash
IDs Released For Connecticut Duo Killed In Massachusetts Rollover Crash Authorities have identified the Connecticut duo killed in a morning rollover crash on I-290 in Worcester as Luc Morin, age 65, and Christine Banavige, age 52, both of New Britain. They were killed after their pickup truck rolled over after being struck by a 2009 Toyota Matrix, Massachusetts State Police said.  The crash was reported just before Exit 24 on the morning of Saturday, July 30, according to a Tweet from MassDOT. Rollover crash with serious injuries in #Worcester on I-290-EB near exit 24. Two right lanes closed 2 RTLs closed. Expect delays in the area. — Mass. Transportation …
Connecticut Duo Killed In Morning Rollover Crash In Massachusetts: Report Connecticut Duo Killed In Morning Rollover Crash In Massachusetts: Report
Connecticut Duo Killed In Morning Rollover Crash In Massachusetts: Report Two people have died after their pickup truck rolled over on I-290 in Worcester, NECN reports. The victims were identified as a 65-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman from New Britain, Connecticut, the outlet said citing Massachusetts State Police. Their identities were not officially released. Another vehicle was also involved and the driver of that car was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, NECN continued.  The crash was reported by Exit 24 just on the morning of Saturday, July 30, according to a Tweet from MassDOT. Rollover crash with serious injuries in #Worcester on …
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…