Sutton, NH – A crash has shut down a portion of Interstate 89 northbound in Sutton, causing significant travel delays in Merrimack County.
According to New Hampshire State Police, troopers responded to the scene near mile marker 23.4 earlier today. Authorities confirmed that the northbound lanes remain closed as they investigate the crash and work to clear the roadway.
Drivers are being advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Officials warn that traffic delays are likely as the closure continues, though no timetable has yet been provided for reopening the highway.
I-89 is a major travel corridor for central New Hampshire, connecting communities from Concord to Lebanon. A closure in this area often causes ripple effects in surrounding towns as motorists divert to secondary roadways. State police are urging drivers to remain patient and allow for extra travel time.
No further details on injuries or the number of vehicles involved were immediately released. Emergency crews remain on site as of this afternoon.
Motorists can monitor updates through the New Hampshire State Police social media channels and the state Department of Transportation’s traveler information system for the latest information on road closures and traffic conditions.
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