Tree Blocks Route 16 at Wellesley-Natick Line

Since cleared, police issued a traffic alert at about 6:15 a.m. warning of a tree and power lines down at Pond St. on Route 16.

  A tree came down across Route 16 eastbound, pulling down wires and clogging up the morning commute for some drivers.  While the road is now clear, police issued an alert at about 6:15 a.m. warning of the tree at Pond Road and warning that drivers may be diverted up Route 135.  According to the Wellesley Police Department, "High winds have brought down a tree and electrical wires in the 800 block of Washington St (Rt. 16).  WMLP and the Wellesley Tree Dept are on scene removing the tree.  Power in the area may be lost in this area due to the work." Wellesley Police issued the following alert at about 8 a.m.: The Wellesley Police Department has opened Rt. 16 eastbound at the Natick line.  Work is still underway to repair the damage done by…

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Traffic Alert: Four-Car Crash on Westgate Road, Wellesley

Traffic slowed due to an injury in a four-car crash, with a reported fluid spill.

  Police and fire responded just before 8 a.m. to a four-car crash on Route 9 westbound, the intersection with Westgate Road, causing delays.  Scanners report one injury and fluids spilled in the roadway. Three cars will be towed from the scene. SigAlert (formerly SmartTraveler) reports the left lane is blocked by the crash. 

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Wellesley Traffic Alert: Gas Leak on Weston Road

Police say there will be "extensive delays" on Weston Road because of a gas leak which developed yesterday.

  The Police say you can expect "extensive" delays on Weston Road today, near the Fells block, due to a natural gas leak. National Grid crews will be on scene to repair the leak, and according to the announcement sent out by the Police this morning, you may be able to smell natural gas in the area until the leak is fixed. Crews have been working overnight, and will continue to work in the area throughout the day. Below is the full alert sent by the Wellesley Police Department: National Grid crews are going to be repairing a natural gas leak on Weston Road at Cleveland Road near the Fells block today.  This leak developed yesterday and crews have been working through the night to repair it.  You may notice an odor of natural gas in this …

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Heavy Linden Street Traffic Expected Today

Wellesley Police expect to see a lot of shopping on Linden Street today, leading to a lot of delays.

If you're looking to get some last-minute Thanksgiving preparations, or some early Christmas shopping done in the Linden Street area, you may end up stuck in traffic this afternoon.  According to a traffic alert sent by the Wellesley Police Department, the Kingsbury Street to Crest Street stretch of Linden Street is expected to see heavy traffic between 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Most of the traffic, the alert says, is from shoppers.  Wellesley Police also updated their site with road closure information about the Turkey5 races tomorrow, saying that Linden Street will be closed for about 15 minutes while runners get ready to leave and pass through the Wellesley Square and Wellesley College areas. Below is the full traffic advisory issued by email: …

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UPDATED: Washington and State Crash Lands ER Doctor in Cuffs

Newton-Wellesley hospital doctor arrested and charged with operating under the influence.

UPDATED: Washington and State Crash Lands ER Doctor in Cuffs

Newton-Wellesley hospital doctor arrested and charged with operating under the influence.

Updated 6:41 p.m. with a statement from Newton-Wellesley Hospital. An ER doctor from Newton-Wellesley Hospital has been arrested and charged following a crash on Friday morning. Kristin Howard, 56, the driver, was arrested and charged with operating to endanger, operating under the influence of liquor and drugs, leaving the scene of an accident, and possession of class B and D drugs, according to police.  The Wellesley Police Department have released crash footage from the intersection, and the crash itself occurs at the 1:05 mark on the video embedded to the right. The vehicle appears as though it is airborne for a few seconds before colliding into a vehicle stopped at a red light.  WCVB confirmed that Howard is registered as an emergency…

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Wellesley Traffic Alert: Crash at Washington and State

Reports indicate multiple cars involved in crash at about 8:50 a.m. Friday.

[Update: The Wellesley Police Department have released crash footage from the intersection. The crash itself occurs at the 1:05 mark on the video embedded here. According to the end of the video, the driver was arrested and charged with operating to endanger, operating under the influence of liquor and drugs, leaving the scene of an accident, and possession of class B and D drugs. Nov 13, 2:27 p.m.] [Update: Scanner reports indicate that the morning's crash was a three-car crash, and two patients needed evaluation by EMS on the scene. Scanners seem to indicate a Town vehicle was involved. 9:48 a.m.] Local crash reported at the State Street intersection with Washington Street at around 8:50 a.m. According to scanner reports, multiple cars …

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Readers: Washington St. and Weston Road is Wellesley’s Worst Intersection

Readers also named Washington and Cliff as well as a few others.

There are a few tricky intersections in Wellesley, but two readers named Washington Street and Weston Road as the most dangerous. Readers also mentioned: Forest Street and Wellesley Avenue and an area near Wellesley Square Post Office. Were any others not named? Also, where do people tend to step on the gas in Wellesley?

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What is the Most Dangerous Intersection in Wellesley?

Let us know by posting a comment below and we'll put together a recap from your responses.

With so many people hitting the road this week to celebrate the Fourth of July by seeing fireworks or the Boston Tall Ships, for example, it got us thinking: What is the most dangerous intersection in Wellesley? Do people ignore signs or speed limits at this intersection? Does it have potholes or poor lighting? Let us know what intersection you deem to be the least safe in Wellesley by posting a comment below. We'll post a recap of your answers on Friday.

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Linden Street Closed Today for Storm Drain Repair

The major street will be impassable today, according to police.

Linden Street will be closed between Kingsbury and Rockland streets between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. today. The Wellesley Police Department issued an alert yesterday to notify the community of the road closure. Department of Public Works crews will be in the area to replace a storm drain on Linden Street at Geraldine Road. Rockland Street will be closed at Route 9 eastbound and Linden Street will be closed at the Kingsbury Street intersection. Traffic will not be allowed to pass at Geraldine Drive, according to the alert. There will be heavy traffic delays in the area, especially between 2 and 3 p.m., the alert says. The Rockland Street Bridge has been closed for months, which has further contributed to Wellesley’s traffic woes.

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