FITCHBURG, Mass. — The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is urging Bay Staters to stay off highways and roads Tuesday as snow continues to pile up across the state.
In the Fitchburg area, a car got stuck in the right travel lane of snow-covered Route 2.
Car stuck in the right lane of snow-covered Route 2 in Fitchburg. Roads are VERY slick.
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In the nearby town of Harvard, emergency officials warned of rapidly deteriorating roads after a white sedan rolled over in the area of Ayer and Depot roads. The car just missed striking a home. One person was hospitalized.
PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION if you have to travel. Roads have deteriorated rapidly. Harvard Fire and EMS responded to a rollover this morning at Ayer and Depot Road, which just missed a residence. One patient was transported to a local hospital. Please stay safe! pic.twitter.com/PJhJP0Ux4s
— Harvard Ambulance Service (@HarvardEMS) March 14, 2023
In Wilbraham, downed trees and power lines were causing headaches for emergency crews, as well as cars skidding off snowy roads.
“It’s winter in New England! Please use caution and stay off the roads, if possible,” the police department said.
Snow covered roads, trees & power lines blocking traffic,vehicles off the road, it’s winter in New England! Please use caution & stay off the roads if possible #MassTraffic pic.twitter.com/NyGR00OZeW
— Wilbraham Police Department (@wilbrahampolice) March 14, 2023
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has implemented a 40-mph speed restriction on the Massachusetts Turnpike from the New York border to Millbury.
MassDOT also said that it has deployed more than 900 pieces of equipment for snow and ice response.
10AM Update: #MassDOT has approx 901 pieces of equipment deployed in snow and ice response. 40 MPH speed restriction on I-90 from NY border- #Millbury (MM 94). Highway districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 are patrolling and plowing. Go slow and use https://t.co/v2W0B7nXYc
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) March 14, 2023
MEMA also warned of snowy driving conditions, as well as flooded roadways along the coast.
“Stay safe during the storm and check road conditions if you must leave home,” MEMA said. “Clear snow and ice from your vehicle.”
Stay safe during the storm - check road conditions if you must leave home, clear snow and ice from your vehicle, and stay informed by following @MassEMA, @MassDOT, @NWSBoston, @NWSAlbany, and your local public safety officials for updates. pic.twitter.com/Wt7y4cxdgw
— MEMA (@MassEMA) March 14, 2023
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