Traffic & Transit

Fuel Spill On I-290 Near Worcester Closes Exit

Drivers headed to the Mass Pike from Worcester may see delays this afternoon due to the incident.

A fuel spill along I-290 in Auburn was blocking traffic on Monday.
A fuel spill along I-290 in Auburn was blocking traffic on Monday. (Patch Graphic)

WORCESTER, MA — A collision and fuel spill along an I-290 off ramp may block access to the Mass Pike from the Worcester area this afternoon.

The exit 10 ramp to the westbound Mass Pike was closed just before 1 p.m. due to the spill, according to MassDOT. Traffic was being detoured around the area via eastbound I-90.

The Auburn ramps are a major trouble spot for rollovers and other accidents involving trucks.