ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Traffic along eastbound I-40 at the San Pedro overpass, between the Carlisle and San Mateo exits, was slowed significantly Saturday after a semi caught fire. Three lanes of traffic were closed but were reopened after several hours.
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Backup from the closure was significant and stretched past the interchange according to NMDOT traffic cameras. No word on what caused the fire.
