I-495 Temporarily Closed After Lightning Strike Brings Down High Tension Wires
WESTFORD (CBS) – A high tension wire was struck by lightning Friday night in Westford. As a result, much of busy Interstate 495 had to be closed for several hours Saturday while crews made repairs.
Massachusetts State Police closed all but one lane near Exit 32 on Saturday around 7 a.m. The lane closures were necessary on the north and southbound sides of the road.
#MAtraffic Lightning ???? strike last night caused high tension wires to come down, only one lane open, both NB & SB on I-495 in #Westford. pic.twitter.com/MpgpS08fqI
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) March 16, 2019
While police were in the area, a car crashed into the tree line north of Exit 32. No delays resulted from that crash.
#MAtraffic Crash, I-495 SB, north of x.32 in #Westford. Car into the wood line. No delays at the moment. pic.twitter.com/gnAlOI78Bi
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) March 16, 2019
Just before 9 a.m., I-495 reopened to traffic.