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Expect Heavy Traffic In Haverhill, Methuen After Water Main Bursts Causes I-495 Sinkhole: DOT
Massachusetts Department of Transportation officials warn drivers in Haverhill and Methuen to expect heavy delays on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 7-8, as crews repair a sinkhole on I-495. A water main break beneath the highway opened up the sinkhole just after Exit 106 in the southbound lanes, State Police said, forcing authorities to close two lanes. Troopers said drivers should expect major delays on the interstate through the Methuen-Haverhill corridor and on interchanges at Routes 213, 110, 97, and 125. Officials expect to have the water main repaired Monday night. Crews ca…
Police & Fire
Man Dies After Running In Front Of Tractor-Trailer On Mass Pike In Framingham
One person has died after they were struck by a truck on a major highway in the MetroWest region of the state this week, authorities confirm to Daily Voice. Massachusetts State Police responded to a report of a pedestrian who was struck by a tractor-trailer on the Mass Pike in Framingham around 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6. Upon arrival, Troopers located a 2013 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by a 65-year-old man from Connecticut that struck the pedestrian. The driver pulled over and called 911 after striking the pedestrian, according to State Police. Units on scene, Mass Pike e…
Police & Fire
Smoke Plume Seen Coming From Top Of Quincy Apartment Building (
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Smoke from a multi-alarm fire was seen pouring from the top of a Quincy apartment building, NBC10 Boston reports. The fire was reported at the 60 block of Willard Street on Friday afternoon, May 26, according to Quincy Police on Facebook. The fire was said to be in a brick apartment building on that street. Willard Street was closed from Robertson to the Milton Line as crews work to battle the blaze, police added. People were being told to avoid the area as a result. 3rd alarm of fire Quincy Ma, DWH pic.twitter.com/9KfrVTva65 — Metro Fire (@MaFireEMS) May 26, 2023 The fire even caus…
Traffic
Polyurethane Spills Across I-95 In Weston, Closing All Travel Lanes
All south-bound traffic on I-95 in Weston is limited to using the left breakdown lane due to a tractor-trailer spill. A tractor-trailer full of polyurethane spilled its contents on I-95 in Weston near Exit 39A, according to tweets sent by Massachusetts State Police and Massachusetts Transportation around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9. Tractor trailer roadway spill in #Weston on I-95-SB at Exit 39A (Rt 30). All I-95 SB travel lanes are currently closed. Traffic getting by in left breakdown lane. Expect delays. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) May 9, 2023 All of the southbound lanes were…
Traffic
Rocky Road: 1 Injured After Tractor-Trailer Spills Debris Across I-95 In Lexington
One person was injured following a tractor-trailer rollover crash that sent debris flying across a highway in the Greater Boston Area this week, according to officials. State Troopers responded to the crash on I-95 North in Lexington on Monday afternoon, May 8, according to Massachusetts State Police on Twitter. The truck involved in the crash was carrying rocks, which spilled all over the highway just ahead of the afternoon rush. ONGOING INCIDENT - Engine 1, Engine 4, Ladder 1, Medic 2, HazMat Trailer, C-3 and C-1 are operating on 128 North at... Posted by Lexington Firefighters Lo…
Traffic
Burning Car Causes Delays on I-93 In Woburn:
Developing
Multiple lanes were closed on I-93 because of a car fire, officials say. State troopers and the Woburn Fire Department responded to the scene on I-93 near Exit 30, according to a Tweet sent by the Massachusetts State Police at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28. Troopers and @WoburnFire on-scene, I-93 NB near Exit 30, for car fire. Right/middle lanes closed. Expect delays. #MATraffic pic.twitter.com/RMwRFgtZ1i — Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) April 28, 2023 Both the middle and right northbound lanes were closed because of the incident. Drivers were warned to expect delays in the a…
Traffic
Seven-Car Pileup Causes Delays On I-95 South In Needham: Officials
A seven-car pileup was causing heavy delays on a major highway in Needham during the morning commute, officials said. A closer look at this crash on 128SB in Needham near Highland Ave. Only one lane gets by @boston25 pic.twitter.com/R3jmgKK4TH — Catherine Parrotta (@CatherineNews) February 10, 2023 The multi-vehicle crash happened on near Exit 35 on I-95 South in Needham on Friday morning, Feb. 10, according to MassDOT on Twitter. The right and center lanes were closed as a result. Multi vehicle crash in #Needham on I-95-SB near Exit 35, Highland Ave. The right lane and center lan…
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: Tractor Trailer Rollover Crash Clogs I-93 Traffic, Delays Trains
A multi-vehicle crash on I-93 south closed all but one lane of traffic, causing delays for cars and trains. 2PM, 93S near Savin Hill Station @universalhub Traffic much worse on South side, lookyloos etc. pic.twitter.com/NjkmvLxaGp — BlueEyesRedHair☘️ (@BlueEyedGinja) January 26, 2023 The roadways were cleared by 5:00 p.m., although Massachusetts Department of Transportation warned that residual delays were still possible. Update: scene clear. All lanes now open. Expect significant residual delays. https://t.co/FoMACnUDu1 — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) January 26, 2023 The crash…
Traffic
Rollover Car Crash In Woburn Causes Delays For Several Miles On I-93 North
Traffic was backed up through several towns after a morning car crash involving an overturned vehicle happened on I-93 North on the Woburn/Stoneham line, officials said. The crash happened just after Exit 27 (Montvale Avenue) on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 12, according to WBZ Traffic on Twitter. The crash closed the two left lanes as a result. #MATraffic - #Woburn - I-93 NB after Exit 27 (Montvale Ave). A crash involving an overturned vehicle. Two left travel lanes blocked. Traffic is jammed approaching the scene. — WBZ Traffic (@WBZTraffic) January 12, 2023 Delays were expected all…
Police & Fire
Cleanup Prompted After Hazardous Spill Shuts Down Groveland Highway: Officials
A chemical spill resulted in traffic delays and an organized cleanup after a road sander spilled hydraulic fluid on the roadway in Groveland, authorities say. Groveland firefighters were dispatched to Seven Star road around noon on Saturday, Dec. 17, because of a chemical spill. A road sander belonging to the town of Groveland had malfunctioned, releasing hazardous hydraulic fluid on the highway. The spill, in all about 10 gallons, was collected using granular absorbents and specialty absorbent pads, said the Groveland fire department. The cleanup was carried out by the Groveland fire depa…
Traffic
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…
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Cause Delays On I-495 South In Hopkinton
Multiple crews were on the scene of a large fuel spill after a tractor-trailer crashed on I-495 south in Hopkinton. The incident happened near Exit 58 on the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 17, according to a Tweet from MassDOT. Update: Large fuel spill. Cleanup ongoing. https://t.co/6FRYJqbfrR — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) October 17, 2022 The fuel from the truck was said to have spilled on the ramps from I-495 to the Mass Pike, Westborough Fire said on Twitter. ** Traffic Alert ** Westborough firefighters are working a crash involving a tractor trailer with fuel spill on the ramps…
Traffic
Medford Roll-Over Wreck Causing Major Traffic Delays On I-93 (
Developing
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Traffic officials in Medford said a roll-over crash on I-93 is causing traffic delays. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said in a tweet that the wreck happened in the northbound lanes beneath the Roosevelt Circle near exit 24 around 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15. Only one lane of traffic remains open as emergency crews are still on the scene. Photos from the crash from NBC Boston show two cars involved with an ambulance on site. Happening now: Route 93 North, underneath Roosevelt Circle in Medford, this two car crash has sent some to the hospital and is causing heavy tr…
Police & Fire
Truck Fire Causing Traffic Problems In Wellesley
Wellesley police have closed Washington Street after a cleaning truck caught fire on Friday afternoon, Sept. 9. All cars are being detoured to Dover Road, but the extra traffic is causing delays, authorities tweeted. Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene until about 5 p.m. Authorities say drivers should avoid that area if possible. Washington St is closed and detoured near Dover Road due to the fire. A detour is in place but there are delays in the area. Scene will be active for the next hour. pic.twitter.com/DUFR54xLNv — Wellesley Police (@WellesleyPolice) September 9, 202…
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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…
Police & Fire
Dump Truck Crashes Into Route 2 Overpass In Arlington: Police
Authorities say commuters should expect heavy delays on and around Route 2 in Arlington after a dump truck slammed into an overpass on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 9. Massachusetts State Police tweeted just after 2 p.m. that the truck collided with the Park Avenue overpass. Troopers didn't say if anyone was injured in the wreck. Troopers responding to Rt.2 West in Arlington where a dump truck struck the Park Ave (Rt 60) overpass. The 2 right lanes and break down lanes are closed.Traffic is being moved by one lane. #matraffic — Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) August 9, 2022 The breakd…
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