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Overturned Tractor-Trailer Near Exit 106 Cuts Mass Pike to One Lane Each Way

The location near the I-495 interchange magnifies regional traffic delays.

Overview

  • MassDOT said Monday evening a tractor-trailer flipped in Westborough, reducing both directions to a single open lane.
  • Two left lanes in each direction were closed for hours as crews cleared spilled cargo and secured the scene.
  • The Westborough Fire Department urged drivers to take detours and warned of significant delays during the cleanup.
  • Officials reported no injuries and said other vehicles were involved, though the number was not yet clear.
  • The crash occurred in a construction zone near the I-495 interchange in the Westborough–Hopkinton area, a busy stretch where disruptions can trigger broad spillover congestion.