‘Avoid if you can’: Lengthy delays on busy section of I-95 after tractor-trailer spills polyurethane

WESTON, Mass. — Drivers are being warned of lengthy traffic delays after a tractor-trailer spilled a load of polyurethane on Interstate 95 in Weston on Tuesday morning.

Troopers responding to a report of a crash on the southbound side of the highway before 10 a.m. shut down three lanes of traffic due to the spill, according to Massachusetts State Police.

Only the left breakdown lane is getting by at this time.

A MassDOT traffic camera showed vehicles inching by the scene at a snail’s pace.

Weston firefighters are assisting troopers with the emergency response.

“We are on the scene of this incident 128/95 South at Route 30,” Weston fire said in a tweet. “If you can avoid 128/95 South in this area you should!”

It’s not clear if anyone was injured in the incident.

Troopers and @WESTON_FIRE on scene, Rt 95 South, Weston, tractor-trailer spilled load of polyurethane. Three lanes of traffic closed. Only left breakdown lane getting by at this time. Expect delays. #MATraffic
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) May 9, 2023