BECKET, MASS. (WHDH) - A rockslide shut down one lane on part of a busy stretch of highway in Western Massachusetts early Tuesday morning.

Rocks came crashing down onto the eastbound side of the Mass. Pike at mile marker 15.5 in Becket, prompting officials to close the right lane, according to a Department of Transportation spokesperson.

Crews are assessing the hill on the side of the highway.

This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

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