SAUGUS, Mass. — Motorists are facing major traffic delays on Route 1 in Saugus after a truck crashed into an overpass Friday morning.
The truck clipped the Walnut Street overpass on the southbound side of the freeway.
Video from the scene showed officers and firefighters assessing the situation.
Delays of up to 40 minutes have been reported in the area.
Drivers are asked to find an alternate route as both right lanes are closed.
Bridge inspectors will be called to the scene.
Crash with a bridge strike #Safe-deposit box on US-1 SB at Walnut Street. The 2 lanes on the right are closed.
— Mass Transit (@MassDOT) May 19, 2023
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