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Commuter Alert: Vehicle Fire Closes Ramp on Rte. 495 at Rte. 3 in Chelmsford

Ramp has since reopened.

The Friday night commute home to Chelmsford was a little rougher than usual.

The Massachusetts State Police reported the ramp on Rte. 495 southbound at Rte. 3 in Chelmsford is closed due to a vehicle fire.

The report came in at approximately 5:30 p.m. Friday night.

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Just before 6 p.m. State Police said the fire was out and the ramp and all lanes are now open.

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