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Massive Pothole Damages More Than 20 Cars In Lynnfield

Emergency repair crews are actively working to fix a massive four-foot-wide pothole in Lynnfield.

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Police say the Route 128 on-ramp is down to one lane while they work to repair the pothole.
Police say the Route 128 on-ramp is down to one lane while they work to repair the pothole. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

LYNNFIELD, MA — The morning rush hour went a little bumpy in Lynnfield Thursday morning.

At least 20-30 vehicles were damaged just before the Lynnfield Tunnel, Massachusetts State Police said.

Troopers were able to shut down one lane of Route 1 south after multiple cars reported damage and flat tires during their morning commute.

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Crews are actively working to repair the pothole located on the 128 on-ramp and the Lynnfield tunnel.

Police say traffic is still heavy in the area, and alternate routes are recommended.

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Police say they hope to reopen both lanes shortly after 1 p.m.

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