AC Expressway Lanes Reopen After Train Derailment

Two westbound lanes of the Atlantic City Expressway that were closed for most of the weekend after a freight train derailment have finally reopened.

The closures -- which occurred near Exit 2 of the highway in Atlantic City -- had caused major traffic delays in the area before the two lanes reopened early Sunday. A third westbound lane had remained opened throughout the weekend, but motorists had been urged to avoid the area while the emergency repairs were ongoing.

The closure caused delays on Saturday as Atlantic City hosted a pair of big events: its St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament.

No injuries were reported when the train derailed shortly after 9 a.m. Friday. It apparently was carrying sand or some similar material when the mishap occurred on a trestle over the highway.

The cause of the derailment remains under investigation.

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