CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Part of Interstate 495 in the Merrimack Valley was closed Friday morning following a crash with a fuel spill, officials said.
The crash happened on the northbound side of the highway in the area of Exit 89 in Chelmsford, MassDOT announced in a post on X.
The two left lanes on the highway are closed as emergency crews respond to the wreck.
MassDOT noted the closure is expected to remain in place throughout the morning commute.
In #Chelmsford, two left lanes closed on I-495 NB at exit 89 due to crash with fuel spill. Closure is expected to remain in place during morning commute.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) March 6, 2026
It wasn’t immediately clear if anyone was injured in the crash.
This is just one of many crashes reported across the area this morning due to a messy winter storm that’s bringing a mix of snow, sleet, ice, and rain.
Boston 25 News traffic reporter Catherine Parrotta is providing live updates on travel delays through the morning.
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