Traffic & Transit

Major North Reading Road Closed Due To Tree, Utility Pole Down

A tree and utility pole are down on a North Reading road on Thursday morning.

A tree and utility pole down has closed Route 28 (Main Street) in both directions.
A tree and utility pole down has closed Route 28 (Main Street) in both directions. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

UPDATE: The scene was clear and all lanes reopened around 9 a.m.


Original story

Find out what's happening in North Readingfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

NORTH READING, MA — A tree and utility pole down has closed Route 28 (Main Street) in both directions at Mill Street in North Reading, according to MassDOT.

Traffic is being detoured at southbound Mill Street exit. The issue was reported Thursday around 7:30 a.m.

Find out what's happening in North Readingfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.