Traffic & Transit

Tree Falls Across Major Suffield Roadway

The road is expected to be closed in both directions for several hours, prompting police to advise using alternate routes.

SUFFIELD, CT — A portion of Mountain Road was closed for several hours Friday due to a tree which fell across the roadway near the Spaulding School.

The tree fell just west of the school, blocking both westbound and eastbound traffic. Police advised using alternate routes - South Grand Street if traveling eastbound, and Sheldon Street if traveling westbound.

The road closure lasted several hours, police said.

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