Traffic delays across CT as crashes pile up

It’s a typical Friday afternoon in the summer, which means traffic is backed up on various highways as drivers get into crashes ranging from minor fender benders to major crashes.

Below is the most up-to-date information on crashes on state roadways across Connecticut.

Reminder: Drivers are required by law to slow down and move over or change lanes, as possible, for all highway emergency responders, including maintenance, police, fire, EMS and wreckers.

SHELTON: 3:43 P.M.

Route 8 north is congested between Exit 11 and Exit 14 because of a crash involving an overturned vehicle between Exit 13 and Exit 14. Left lane is closed.

FAIRFIELD: 3:35 P.M.

A crash involving a box truck was reported on I-95 north between Exit 19 and Exit 21. Right and center lanes closed.

STRATFORD: 3:07 P.M.

Traffic backed up nearly 33 miles because of a crash involving two vehicles on the Merritt Parkway headed north between Exit 53 and Exit 54. Traffic congested from Exit 29 to Exit 54. Right and center lanes closed.

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