Ramp from Route 5 to I-91 North closed due to fire trucks, Springfield MA


The ramp connecting Route 5 to I-91 North near Columbus Ave in Springfield is fully closed to passenger cars because fire trucks are blocking it, requiring an emergency response.
Audio|Source: Massachusetts State Police Dispatch - Troop B
01:38
Transcript:
00:00
They're in line with N-field and have them shut the ramp going up to 91 north down from their roadway in Connecticut, sir.
00:06
The fire trucks are blocking the ramps and none of us can make the flip, but also the traffic needs to be stopped from going down the ramp system.
00:12
That's the southbound ramp, sir.
00:14
B1-1600. Okay, firm, sir, from root factor.
00:16
1600, on a stop right by the prime outlets.
00:18
Receive, so it's the Route 5 to 91 North ramp that we need shut down.
00:23
Hey, for him, sir. Receive.
00:24
I'm on the phone of RWs who was contacted by the individual that you stopped,
00:28
requesting a tow from RWs.
00:30
Are you going to need a tow from for that stop?
00:33
Furman, he was making his own arrangements.
00:35
Okay, Steve, I'll let RW know.
00:36
1813, 2454 Tango.
00:38
Top of the ramp. Sir, this ramp is going to be fully shut down, including passenger cars.
00:42
Fire tracks aren't able to make a lane.
00:44
They are currently flipping to get back to Route 5 at the bottom here.
00:47
Receive. Myself in 339 have the top of the ramp,
00:50
closed down with Connage, which is waiting for the Enfield of Relieval.
00:53
Receive, sir.
00:54
B-3 of those patrols.
00:55
Enfield has been advised and their patrols are responding.
00:57
Thank you, sir.
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Location mentioned:
1768-1780 E Columbus Ave, Springfield, MA 01103
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