Tractor Trailer Fire Now Cleared On I-84, Delays Persist: UPDATE

UPDATE, 9 A.M.: The truck fire on I-84 eastbound between exits 9 and 10 in Newtown has been cleared. But there are delays stretching back for several miles due to the accident and road work in Danbury.

Here are the updated details:

DANBURY - I-84 Eastbound is congested between Exits 8 and 10 (6.7 miles) because of Road Work between Exits 9 and 10 (3.8 miles). Road Work in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right shoulder is closed.

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SOUTHBURY - Delays. I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 14 and 10 (5.4 miles). Reported Thursday, July 18 at 8:35 am.

UPDATE: One lane has now reopened on I-84 eastbound between exits 9 and 10 in Newtown, but delays stretch back for several miles.

Here are the latest updates:

NEWTOWN - I-84 Eastbound is congested between Exits 8 and 10 (6.7 miles) because of Truck Accident (Tractor Trailer Fire) between Exits 9 and 10. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, July 18 at 8:01 am.

DANBURY - I-84 Eastbound is congested between Exits 8 and 10 (6.7 miles) because of Truck Accident (Tractor Trailer Fire) between Exits 9 and 10. The right lane is closed.

SOUTHBURY - Delays. I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 14 and 10 (5.4 miles).

Original post:

NEWTOWN, CT — A section of Interstate 84 in Newtown is closed Thursday morning due to a tractor trailer fire.

Here are the details via the state DOT:

Closures
I-84
NEWTOWN - I-84 Eastbound CLOSED between Exits 9 and 10 because of Truck Accident (Tractor Trailer Fire). Reported Thursday, July 18 at 7:45 am.