Brush Fire in Hudson Turns 495 Into 'Parking Lot'

The is assisting Hudson fire crews as they cut down brush fires in the vicinity of 495 north and Route 62. Traffic appears to be backed up for several miles at this point, affecting Marlborough traffic and cars on 290 as well. Inside the city limits of Marlborough, traffic is flowing freely for those headed south, but backed up for miles in the northbound lane. 

Eyewitnesses have said that the highway resembles a "parking lot."

Marlborough firefighters have responded to multiple brush fires this week amidst concerning the dry conditions. 

The attached map is a live view of the traffic conditions. 

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