ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A collision Wednesday morning blocked a right lane and right shoulder on Interstate 40 near central Albuquerque, according to NM Roads.
The wreck was reported on the eastbound interstate at Exit 157A to Rio Grande Boulevard, in the city’s West Old Town area. Dispatchers first received the call shortly before 8:39 a.m.
Authorities have not disclosed details on the cause of the crash or the vehicles involved, but the scene remained on the roadway for nearly an hour.
New-Accident 07/20/2022 08:39AM. Crash, I 40 E at MM 157, (RIO GRANDE BLVD.) (12th ST.). Right lane right shoulder closed. END: unknown
— NMRoads511 (@NMRoads511) July 20, 2022
At 9:33 a.m., the lane and shoulder were reopened to traffic.
Expired-Accident 07/20/2022 08:39AM. Crash, I 40 E at MM 157, (RIO GRANDE BLVD.) (12th ST.). Right lane right shoulder closed. END: 07/…
— NMRoads511 (@NMRoads511) July 20, 2022
No injuries have been reported as of this writing.
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