Traffic & Transit

Crash On I-290 In Worcester Causing Long Delays

The multi-car crash happened near the Kelley Square exit, and vehicles were backed up for miles.

A crash on I-290 in Worcester Tuesday evening was causing miles-long backups.
A crash on I-290 in Worcester Tuesday evening was causing miles-long backups. (Neal McNamara/Patch)

WORCESTER, MA — A multi-car crash along I-290 in Worcester was causing long delays during Tuesday evening rush hour, according to MassDOT.

The crash was reported near 4 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-290 at exit 17, which connects to Vernon Street and Kelley Square. Close to 4:30 p.m., delays were stretching back about two miles, according to MassDOT.

Drivers heading through Worcester should plan for delays through the evening rush hour, the agency said.

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