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Crash causes back-ups on 690 west at 81 north ramp
Posted: 07.01.2011 at 8:15 AM
Updated: 07.01.2011 at 11:25 AM
Megan Coleman

Megan Coleman anchors the 5:00p, 5:30p, and 6:00p newcasts on WSTM/NBC and serves as News Content Manager for the CNY Central media group.

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Back-ups on 690 west at 81 north ramp due to crash  / Courtesy: Craig McDowell
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SYRACUSE -- A crash on Interstate 690 backed up traffic for hours Friday morning.

I-690 westbound was closed at the Interstate 81 northbound ramp due to an accident involving a dump truck and a tractor-trailer. Police say the tractor-trailer hit the dump truck while trying to get onto I-690.

The crash took place around 7:30 a.m. and lasted for about two hours.

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