Major Delays After Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash on Route 495 in Andover

Two car crashes on Route 495 caused traffic delays on both sides of the highway Wednesday morning.

In Andover, a tractor-trailer rollover crash caused a gravel spill on I-495 southbound, just south of the I-93 southbound on-ramp. Three lanes were closed due to the crash, with only the high-speed and breakdown lanes getting by. The ramp from I-93 southbound remains open but to may need to be closed temporarily for cleanup.

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Crews had to upright the tractor-trailer and brought a bulldozer in to clear the debris. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said commuters should expect major delays and avoid the area if possible.

In #Andover, TT rollover w gravel spill, I-495 SB just south of I-93 SB on-ramp. 3 lanes closed on I-495, only high-speed lane & BDL getting by at this time. Ramp from I-93 SB currently open. Expect heavy delays in area, avoid if possible. pic.twitter.com/lO5MxOfJGI
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) January 26, 2022

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A second crash occurred on the northbound side of Route 495. Crews are working to clear that as well. No further information was immediately available.