BURLINGTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Driving was treacherous Monday night as an ice storm descended on the Bay State.
Ahead of the storm, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation deployed 707 pieces of equipment. They say pavement temperatures are at or below freezing in areas west and north of Boston.
A section of the southbound side of Interstate 95 just before Exit 32 in Burlington was temporarily closed to traffic as crews worked to treat roads and clean up multiple car accidents.
NOW: In #Burlington, I-95 SB closed prior to exit 32 for treatment of roadway. Crews are on-scene.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) February 16, 2021
In Northboro, the right two lanes of the westbound side of Interstate 290 had to be closed after a tractor-trailer jackknifed by Exit 25.
NOW: In #Northborough, two right lanes closed on I-290 WB at exit 25 A/B due to jackknifed tractor trailer.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) February 16, 2021
Companies also responded to crashes on both sides of Route 128.
In Lexington, firefighters shared a photo of one of those accidents that left three vehicles heavily damaged.
So far, there has been no word on any injuries.
Drivers are urged to take things slowly and give other vehicles extra space.
No further information was released.
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