Traffic had backed up in Northampton by 2:30 on Tuesday afternoon.
Traffic had backed up in Northampton by 2:30 on Tuesday afternoon. Credit: Mass511.com website

NORTHAMPTON — The Exit 19 on-ramp for Interstate 91 south was closed Tuesday afternoon until approximately 3:30 p.m. for construction. 

Massachusetts State Police closed the ramp while construction crews paved the southbound side of I-91, according to State Police Sgt. John Ruyffelaert. 

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