Numerous Crashes Reported On Slick Area Roadways

Motorists in Fairfield County are already feeling the effects of the Nor'easter as downed trees have forced the closure of several major roadways.

I-95 at the Fairfield rest area.
Photo Credit: *Connecticut Department of Transportation*

Zak Failla

03/02/2018 10:58 a.m.

The Wilton Police Department announced that a tree is also down by Route 7, near Ridgefield Road. Officers and State Police are currently on scene. A crash also temporarily tied up traffic on I-95.

Police in Stamford reported that Vine Street is closed, also for a downed tree, near the intersection of Newfield Avenue. Delays were also announced on Rapids Road and Riverbank Road, where there were reports of a power outage involving downed power lines.

The Connecticut State Department of Transportation announced that a downed tree has closed part of southbound Route 15, while the Wilbur Cross Parkway is closed between exits 62 and 61 in Hamden. The closures were reported shortly after 9:35 a.m.

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