495 South Accident Today, Hartford, Massachusetts – A serious traffic incident on Interstate 495 South caused significant delays Monday afternoon, with motorists reporting heavy congestion near Hartford Avenue and Exit 1A.
According to updates shared by drivers around 4:30 p.m., the initial crash occurred on I-495 South near Hartford Avenue. Traffic quickly backed up after a second accident was reported near Exit 1A, creating severe delays for southbound travelers.
Drivers on the scene described traffic as being reduced to a single lane before Exit 1A, resulting in a lengthy backup stretching as far as the Route 140 exit. Many motorists attempted to leave the interstate to avoid the congestion, causing exit ramps to become heavily congested as well.
One traveler advised motorists to avoid the southbound lanes altogether, noting that traffic was backed up to Route 140 because only one lane remained open near the crash site. Another driver reported that northbound traffic on I-495 was moving normally at the time, although southbound traffic remained at a complete standstill.
A driver who had recently traveled northbound through the area said the Route 140 exit ramp itself had backed up for approximately a mile as motorists tried to leave the highway to avoid the accident.
Motorists planning to travel on I-495 South are encouraged to expect significant delays, consider alternate routes where possible, and follow instructions from law enforcement and highway officials as crews work to clear the scene.
As of this report, officials have not released information regarding the cause of the crash, the number of vehicles involved, or whether there were any injuries. Additional updates are expected as more information becomes available.
