Storm Leads to Downed Wires, Road Closures In Farmington

FARMINGTON, CT — Downed wires brought on by an overnight storm accompanied by high winds has caused more than a half-dozen road closures in Farmington.

According to police, the following roads are closed due to down wires:

• River Rd. between Burlington Rd. and Hemlock Notch St.
• Meadow Rd. between Red Oak Hill Rd. and Garden St.
• Mountain Spring Rd. between Farmington Ave, and Talcott Notch Rd.
• Portage Crossing near Plainville Ave.
• Coppermine Rd. between Red Oak Hill Rd. and Horseshoe Ln.
• Girard Ave. at Town Farm Rd.
• Talcott Notch Rd. between Talcott Forest Rd. and Route 4

Police are uncertain when the roads will reopen, and advise motorists to avoid those areas.