Tractor-Trailer Overturn Causes Major Delays on New England Thruway

New England Thruway Traffic Update

• ⚠️ A tractor-trailer overturned on the southbound New England Thruway, south of exit 15 (Boston Post Road).
• 🚚 The overturned trailer was carrying a container, which has also fallen off, complicating cleanup efforts.
• 🚗 While the right lane has reopened, traffic remains heavily congested, with delays extending over 2.5 miles beyond exit 17.

Northbound and Southbound Conditions

• ⬆️ Northbound lanes were temporarily affected but have since reopened, though delays persist back into the Bronx.
• ⬇️ The southbound side is experiencing the most significant impact, with no immediate relief expected due to the extensive cleanup required.

Alternate Route Recommendations

• 🚗 Non-commercial vehicles are advised to use the Hutchinson River Parkway.
• 🚛 Commercial vehicles can use the Post Road (Route One) or consider taking I-87 (New York City Thruway) as a better alternate.

Other Traffic Incidents

• 🌉 A separate crash on the southbound Henry Hudson has cleared, but caused a 30-minute delay on the George Washington Bridge.
• 🚦 The Lincoln and Holland Tunnels are currently experiencing delay-free traffic.