Happy thanksgiving eve to you. The same to you. Lets go right over to the maps unfortunately we do not have happy news here as you go on the hutch north near king street. A truck hit the bridge. Trucks are not allowed on the parkways because the bridges are very low. The trucks are very high. So it is now hit the bridge and theres debris on the roadway as a result. We also have an accident on the hutch going south right near boston road and then overturned vehicle on route 287 Cross Westchester expressway eastbound right near exit 5 in white plains that overturned vehicle still being cleared away. Belt parkway going west at flat bushel avenue you still have that crash. Subway service is running on or close to schedule. And we have street cleaning rules are in effect for today. And its a gridlock alert day. Thank you very much heather and police are asking for help this morning in finding the gunman who opened fire in a car in new jersey. Seriously wounding two women inside. Its unclear
Mission not accomplished. Just about they refused to change the plans. Experts say nationwide, they expect 3 more travelers than the highest since 2007. We travel all of the time and its totally normal. Reporter but these are very unusual times as more than 25 Million People are expected to fly on u. S. Carriers this thanksgiving Holiday Season. Actually, i didnt think up. [laughter] reporter security here at la guardia airport. The longest lines we spotted were there as passengers got ready to pass through what will be a more stringent screening process. Experts warned those who sign for the precheck program, you should be prepared to do things you may otherwise skip like take off your shoes. Are you more concerned this the world . I dont think so. We need to keep positive about not let it slow us down. Reporter christie and her family with heading to chicago. Each yearthy fly on thanksgiving. I think im more concerned than normal but were kf department here in the u. S. Things are un
More about how this will effect your drive. News. Brandon gunnoe is in the traffic tracker in brandon, what can you tell us . Reporter were on surface road right next to chinatown just trying to get to 93 south. Right now were in standstill traffic. Its just now 4 00. For people trying to get out of the city or into youre going to be facing even though its only tuesday, two day as way from thanksgiving. But again were on surface road right next to chinatown and pretty much at a dead stop trying to get to 93 south. We were in Government Center in Downtown Boston probably 15 minutes ago. So that gives you an idea of just how slow it is right now. Live behind the traffic news h brandon gunnoe, 7 news. Any advice for people trying to avoid 128 there . A look towards route 128 and a moment or two, well going to our maps. If you can get an early start, do so or delay your commute. Options. Getting a look on our maps, first off this is route 1 coming down through the peabody area, seeing incr
The disposal of the body. Wmur s Suzanne Roantree has more on today s developments. Suzanne not only were the charges against the squires upgraded but investigators say they think they know what the motive is behind the 29 yearolds death. Police also issued an arrest warrant for a longtime friend of Julien Squires who they believe is the killer. State Police Investigators followed the evidence that lead them from bridgewater where ms. Bortner s body was found, to dorchester, and onto New Hampshire. Suzanne the body of 29yearold Ashley Bortner of new jersey was found three weeks ago along Railroad Tracks in bridgewater, massachusetts. The victim was found in a burning car, wrapped in a blanket, with her hands tied behind her back and to her feet. Investigators now think that 43yearold Fernando Owens of dorchester killed her, believing she was involved in the shooting death of his son the night before. Authorities say that owens and Julian Squires of manchester are longtime friends. Inti
Traffic again at a standstill on route 128. Look at all those up for miles. State Police Warning people right now. They expect lanes will hours. Frustration and the delays for all the evening. Were going to keep you effect your travels throughout the evening. For now im live in the news room. You have to imagine some people are leaving a little early for the for more on how this accident is impacting roads across the Greater Boston area, lets check in with joe stapleton. Taking a look at route 128 southbound on the lefthand side of the screen there from burlington all the way down to route, bairlg moving the whole way down. Those headlights are caught there down past route 9. Were kind of stuck in this Holding Position here all the way back into burlington. Back towards those maps again getting a look right now at 128, also down through the milton area, the expressway has been rough going through braintree as well. We have been dealing with delays across the section of the state. The o