Crime & Safety

Traffic Nightmare in Burlington

Police reported "major" delays on the Middlesex Turnpike.

Burlington police Thursday afternoon reported "major" traffic delays on the Middlesex Turnpike.

The heaviest congestion was between Interstate 95 and the Lexington border.

Police said a combination of a gas leak, construction, and nice weather was to blame. More vehicles were out than usual as temperatures hit 50 degrees.


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