ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A crash early Wednesday blocked two right lanes and a right shoulder on Interstate 40 in northwest Albuquerque, according to NMRoads511.
The collision occurred on the eastbound lanes at mile marker 156, near the Rio Grande, in the Vista Magnifica area. It was first recorded by NM Roads at 4:26 a.m.
Officials have not provided further information regarding the circumstances, but the crash left the two lanes and shoulder closed for over 30 minutes.
New-Accident 02/01/2023 04:26AM. Crash, I 40 E at MM 156, Rio Grande. Right 2 lanes right shoulder closed. END: unknown
— NMRoads511 (@NMRoads511) February 1, 2023
Shortly after 6:00 a.m., only one right lane and the right shoulder remained blocked.
Update-Accident 02/01/2023 05:02AM. Crash, I 40 at MM 156, Rio Grande. Right lane right shoulder closed. END: unknown
— NMRoads511 (@NMRoads511) February 1, 2023
By 6:10 a.m., the scene had been cleared and the entire roadway was reopened to traffic.
Expired-Accident 02/01/2023 05:02AM. Crash, I 40 at MM 156, Rio Grande. Right lane right shoulder closed. END: 02/01/2023 05:10AM
— NMRoads511 (@NMRoads511) February 1, 2023
No injuries have been reported as of this writing.
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