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Vehicle fire on I-495 in Hopkinton leads to lane closures

by | Apr 22, 2025 | News, Police & Fire

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Tuesday at 8:26 a.m. that the two right lanes on Interstate 495 northbound at Exit 58 in Hopkinton were closed due to a vehicle fire. The closures were expected to remain in place for several hours.

I-495 northbound traffic was being detoured via Exit 58, which is the MassPike exit.

Drivers were advised to seek alternative routes and avoid the area if possible.

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