Traffic & Transit

Tree Falls On Wires In Canton, Road Closed

A tree fell on some wire in Canton Wednesday.

A road was closed in Canton Wednesday.
A road was closed in Canton Wednesday. (Chris Dehnel/Patch )

CANTON, CT — Wednesday wether forced the closure of a main thoroughfare in Canton.

State Department of Transportation officials said Route 179 was closed Near High Valley Road because of a tree in some wires.

Detours were set up between West Road and High Valley Drive. Canton police were urging motorists to avoid the area if possible.

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The tree came down at 4:14 p.m., according to the DOT.

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