CT Roads Closed Monday Amid Nor’easter Impact
Recent storm activity has led to several road closures across Connecticut, specifically in the northwestern rural regions. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) has been monitoring and reporting these significant disruptions.
Impact of Nor’easter on CT Roads
On Monday morning, various routes were closed due to hazardous conditions caused by downed trees and utility wires. Below are the areas affected:
Road Closures by Location
- East Haddam: Route 431 is shut down at Bone Hill Road due to a fallen tree. Closure reported at 1 p.m.
- Kent: Route 341 (Segar Mountain Road) is closed between Davis Road and Richards Road due to downed trees. This closure was noted at 5:45 a.m.
- Ledyard: Church Hill Road is closed at Bellows Lane. Additionally, Silas Deane Road is closed near Shewville Road. Sandy Hollow Road has reopened after a brief closure.
- Litchfield and Morris: Route 63 is closed between County Road in Morris and Webster Road in Litchfield because of a fallen tree. Reported at 5:55 a.m.
- Montville: Connecticut Route 85 is closed in both directions between Day Road and Daisy Hill Road due to a fallen tree in the road. Closure noted at 10:45 a.m.
- North Canaan: Old Turnpike Road North is closed due to a large tree blocking the roadway. Eversource has been informed of the power outage in the area.
- Redding: Picketts Ridge Road is closed at the intersection with George Hull Hill Road due to downed trees. Route 58 (Black Rock Turnpike) was also briefly closed but has since reopened.
- Simsbury: Route 309 (North Canton Road) is closed between Pinnacle Ridge Farms and Westledge Road due to fallen trees. Reported at 5:15 a.m.
- Washington: Route 109 (Blackville Road) is closed between Bee Brook Road and Sabbaday Lane due to a fallen tree. This closure was reported at 3:24 a.m.
- Wilton: Route 53 (Chestnut Hill Road) is closed between Thistle Lane and Dudley Road because of a fallen tree impacting utility wires. First reported at 8:40 a.m.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as cleanup efforts progress. Motorists are advised to remain cautious and consider alternative routes when traveling through these affected areas.
