ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon blocked a right lane and shoulder on Interstate 40 in northwest Albuquerque, according to NMRoads511.
The accident took place on the eastbound lanes at Exit 157 to Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest, near the city’s West Old Town neighborhood. It was first recorded in the NM Roads map index shortly before 1:00 p.m.
Authorities have not provided further information indicating the cause of the crash or the number of vehicles involved, but the closure remained in place for over 45 minutes.
New-Accident 03/21/2023 12:58PM. Crash, I 40 E at MM 157, (RIO GRANDE BLVD.) (12th ST.). Right lane right shoulder closed. END: unknown
— NMRoads511 (@NMRoads511) March 21, 2023
By 1:44 p.m., crews had cleared the wreckage from the interstate and all lanes were reopened to traffic.
Expired-Accident 03/21/2023 12:58PM. Crash, I 40 E at MM 157, (RIO GRANDE BLVD.) (12th ST.). Right lane right shoulder closed. END: 03/…
— NMRoads511 (@NMRoads511) March 21, 2023
It remains unclear whether anyone was injured.
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