Accident closes lane on I-40 EB north of downtown Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Authorities responded to a vehicle wreck Thursday morning on Interstate 40 near Albuquerque’s Wells Park area, according to TTN Albuquerque.

The collision took place on the eastbound interstate at Exit 159A to 4th Street Northwest. It was first recorded by TTN at 10:15 a.m.

While the circumstances of the accident remain unknown, the center lane was initially reported blocked. By 10:30 a.m., the scene appeared to be moved to the right lane, which was closed for 40 minutes.

Accident. Right lane blocked in #Bernalillo on I-40 EB at 4th St/Exit 159A. Reported by NMDOT/NMRoads #traffic https://t.co/roJyGryxFq

— TTN Albuquerque (@TotalTrafficABQ) June 1, 2023

By 11:10 a.m., crews had cleared out of the roadway and all lanes were restored to traffic.

Accident cleared in #Bernalillo on I-40 EB at 4th St/Exit 159A. Reported by NMDOT/NMRoads #traffic https://t.co/roJyGryxFq

— TTN Albuquerque (@TotalTrafficABQ) June 1, 2023

No major injuries were immediately reported.

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