CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - A massive water main break prompted the temporary closure of a busy highway in Chelsea on Wednesday night.
Route 16 westbound was shut down to traffic due to “unforeseen and unavoidable complications” near Garfield and Washington streets, according to state police.
The Route 1 southbound ramp to Route 16 eastbound was also closed.
Motorists were urged to avoid the area for several hours.
#MAtraffic due to unforeseen and unavoidable complications with the water main Rte 16 Westbound in #Chelsea is now completely shut down for an unknown amount of time. The Rte 1 SB to Rte 16 WB ramp is also closed. Rte 16 EB remains open. Seek alternate routes. Updates to follow. https://t.co/hp1kjURQFG
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) June 19, 2019
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