Crime & Safety

Lexington Manhole Explosion On Mass. Ave.

A manhole fire is impacting traffic in both directions, police say.

LEXINGTON, MA – A manhole explosion and subsequent fire is impacting traffic on Massachusetts Avenue, according to police. Eastbound traffic near the intersection of Mass. Ave. and Grant Street is being detoured to Waltham Street and westbound traffic is being detoured to Woburn Street.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area.

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