Commuters in Boston experienced significant delays today after a tractor-trailer rollover on I-90 eastbound forced a complete lane closure. The accident occurred near the Cambridge Street on-ramp in Allston around 11:15 a.m., causing significant traffic backups as emergency crews rushed to the site to manage the situation, including a fuel spill from the overturned vehicle. Reported injuries were also noted, though their severity remains undisclosed at this point, according to MassDOT and WHDH.

 

Tractor trailer rollover crash with injuries and fuel spill in #Boston on I-90-EB at Exit 131 Cambridge Street on ramp in Allston. All lanes on I-90 EB are closed.

— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) July 1, 2024

 

MassDOT stated that the eastbound lanes were shuttered as crews attended to the spill and worked on recovering the vehicle. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes to avoid the congested area, where traffic was heavy and moving slowly behind the crash site as of approximately 12 p.m. There was no clear timeline for when the lanes would reopen. As car after car inched along on the alternate roads, the ripple effect of the disruption could be felt across the city's other major thoroughfares.

Imagery from the scene broadcasted on social media and local news outlets portrayed a flurry of activity, with first responders seen concentrated around the capsized tractor-trailer; the visuals underscored the gravity of the mishap and its repercussions on the flow of commerce and daily life. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and local law enforcement were yet to issue a full report on the incident, leaving unanswered questions about the cause of the rollover and the long-term impact on traffic patterns for the day.

MassDOT, while sharing updates on the developing situation through their digital platforms, has not provided an estimated time for the reopening of the I-90 eastbound lanes as the cleanup operation continues. Nevertheless, drivers should anticipate ongoing disruptions well into the evening commute and plan their routes accordingly. Further details regarding the crash are expected to emerge as authorities investigate the sequence of events that led to the rollover and subsequent delays.