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.

Police are warning drivers to expect major delays on I-495 in the Methuen-Haverhill corridor after a water main burst created this sinkhole.
Photo Credit: *Massachusetts Department of Transportation*

Josh Lanier

10/07/2024 3:52 p.m.

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 can't begin roadwork repair until then.

MassDOT said they hope to reopen the two closed lanes on I-495 by Tuesday night after evening rush hour.

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