2 Mass. Pike Lanes Reopen After Rollover, Fuel Spill Closes Highway

Updated 4 p.m.

BOSTON, MA — A tractor-trailer rollover and fuel spill closed the Mass. Pike eastbound in Allston Monday morning, diverting traffic off the highway and causing miles of backups.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said as of noon the crash with injuries took place at about 11 a.m. near Exit 131 at the Boston University Bridge. Traffic was being diverted eastbound at the Cambridge Street exit.

Multiple media reports said traffic was backed up about three miles as of noon.

Two lanes reopened as of 4 p.m. with one lane remaining closed for cleanup.